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Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh Movie Streaming

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
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Of the three newest Walt Disney Treasures DVD packages, this is perhaps the lesser known, but it is by no means the least important. It’s what used to be known as “rip-roaring” great adventure, produced on a rich, grand scale unheard-of during the period in which it first appeared.

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“Dr. Syn,” which was based on British novels and legends explained on a fascinating documentary also included on disc one, is a Robin Hood or Zorro of sorts. But the difference is that Dr. Syn is a highly respected minister who completely fools the pompous bad guys. Yet, in this three-part series, the villains are fleshed out and not caricatured. The dignity and seriousness of the drama holds up beautifully today without the slightest sense of cliché.

In this 2-disc set, you get all three WONDERFUL WORLD OF COLOR hours with introductions by Walt himself, plus the edited feature-length version released theatrically in Europe in the 60’s and then in the U.S. in the 1970’s. But the aspect ratio of the original print has been restored for this release so you’ll even see the television versions in more depth than before, with gorgeous restored prints and sound that especially brings out the lush musical score (I wish it was on a separate track!)

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And speaking of music, you’ll get to see who sings the haunting “Scarecrow” theme–Terry Gilkyson, who also wrote “The Bare Necessities,” along with George Patterson and The Wellingtons. The only detail left out is that The Wellingtons are best known for singing the Gilligan’s Island theme in its first season (there’s more about them in “Mouse Tracks”).

The other mini-documentary traces Walt Disney’s long and fruitful live-action movie enterprises in the United Kingdom with comments by several of those involved including director Ken Annakin. It’s great that the live-action part of Walt Disney’s art is getting recognized and appreciated.

Most of all, if you are a fan of the TV classics The Prisoner or Secret Agent, you have to have this because Patrick McGoohan is in top form in this film, even to his remarkably varied speaking voice which transforms his character as much as his mask.

This Disney classic was based on the novel “Doctor Syn: A Tale of the Romney Marsh” written by Russell Thorndike and premiered on the TV Show World of Disney in 1963. This three part series was later edited as a movie and released theatrically six years later. Both the original three part series as well as the theatrical movie are included here.

Essentially an updated Robin Hood style tale set in the 1700s it’s a great family movie. While it is a bit dated now compared to other swashbuckling summer blockbusters (after all, it was made for TV originally) it offers a simple moral story and excellent acting, especially by Patrick McGoohan, who plays the title role.

I loved this show as a kid, and it’s well worth revisiting, young and old.
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