Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow

1963
G
1h 38m

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In eighteenth century England, the mysterious masked rider known as the Scarecrow (Patrick McGoohan) leads a rebel band to save the town of Romney Marsh from King George III's (Eric Pohlmann... Read allIn eighteenth century England, the mysterious masked rider known as the Scarecrow (Patrick McGoohan) leads a rebel band to save the town of Romney Marsh from King George III's (Eric Pohlmann's) oppression and Naval press gangs.In eighteenth century England, the mysterious masked rider known as the Scarecrow (Patrick McGoohan) leads a rebel band to save the town of Romney Marsh from King George III's (Eric Pohlmann's) oppression and Naval press gangs.

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7.3/10

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Trivia
Released theatrically in England two months before it aired on American television (February 9, 1964) as "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh" in three parts on The Magical World of Disney (1954). Feature film edit cuts over an hour of subplots, paring it down to a lean action suspense thriller.

Goofs
When Syn and his party enter the prison cell, they close the door behind them (where presumably it remains unlocked); yet, the prison guards do not notice the door was unlocked when they check in on the cell inmates. When the guards leave, they apparently also leave it unlocked, since Syn and his party have no trouble exiting.

Quotes
Dr. Christopher Syn: You're dead! Run for your life!

Alternate versions
Edited from original broadcast versions: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 1 (1963), The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 2 (1963), and The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 3 (1963).

Connections
Remake of Night Creatures (1962)

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7/10

Old-fashioned daring-do

Probably not quite right for anyone over the age of 12 and under the age of 55. But it is what it is, more of a 1930s rollocking adventure production than 1960s, but with the benefit of full-colour and the many talents of Patrick McGoohan and some nice horses. The gang's masks are amazing, as it McGoohan's cackling, and the many cunning plans and escapades are just clever enough to satisfy and outwit the dreaded King's men although more analytical teenagers might be more inclined to tear them to shreds. Don't take it too seriously and you'll find that you probably quite enjoy it.