Dr. Syn-The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh-Ep.-1-Pt.1

Dr. Syn, a country priest leads a rebel band against the King's naval press gangs. Press gangs (impressment) roam the country side beating young men into submission or unconsciousness, usually at local inns and pubs, in order to enslave them in the Royal British Navy. Dr. Syn conceals his secret identity behind a sackcloth mask, and carries on activities ala Scarlet Pimpernel and Zorro from his parish base.

A poor 18th century English coastal farming community survives the King's ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked leader called the Scarecrow. The ring's success leads King George to order the Royal Army's General Pugh to capture and execute the ringleaders. It is a battle both of wits and action that the Scarecrow must win to save not only his own life but those of the men he leads while keeping the vital smuggling operation running.

Category:

Film & Animation

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• Dr. Syn
• The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
• Disney
• Disney Treasures
• Russel Thorndike
• Adventure
• Family

[theironclads]

Thank you so much for posting one of my all time favorite Walt Disney projects,& one of the finest Disney productions ever. Every element of DS-TSORM works perfectly. From the script,acting,song,sets & cinematography,all the productions values are superb. Its not only a terrific memory,its a movie that has withstood the test of time.

[logos1956]

Is this available on DVD?

[kitubem1]

thank you so much for this video!!

[MrColigings]

I wonder if it's available on Astroplus.

[MrColigings]

This is probably the only connection between the wholesome world of Walt Disney and the bloodsoaked world of Hammer Films. At the same time Patrick Mcgoohan was playing Dr. Syn for Disney, Peter Cushing was doing the same for Hammer.

[vawlkee51]

Who can go wrong with Patrick Mc Goohan!

[mofrakker]

Used to scare the crap out of me as a kid.

[MrPill0Ws]

Amazing movie, as soon as they release an affordable copy I am adding this to my collection. $300 is a bit ridiculous

[hando88c]

@logos1956 yes it is try amazon!

[Evilmike42]

Number 6!