I saw 'Scarecrow of Romney Marsh' when it was first broadcast in the 1960s. In fact, I turned away from the Beatle's second appearance on Ed Sullivan so that I would miss the third installment. The theme song was so gripping I never forgot it, even if I didn't always remember the words. One of my favorite Christmas gifts of all time was receiving the steelbox DVD set with both the episodes and the feature film versions. Like the commentators here, I feel that the feature film version lacks the depth of the episodic version. This was my introduction to Patrick McGoohan. I may not have known it at the time, but I was already familiar with George Cole (A Christmas Carol, [Young Scrooge] The Belles of St. Trinian's [Flash Harry]), Michael Hordern (A Christmas Carol [Jacob Marley]), and Robert Brown I knew as Gurth opposite Roger Moore in the series 'Ivanhoe'.
Which version of "A Christmas Carol" were George Cole and Michael Hordern in? There have been dozens of film, TV, and even cartoon adaptations of the story, you know.
@michaelpalmieri7335 Yes, I do know, and I've seen many of them, including Mr. Magoo and the 1970s one with Alistair Sim reprising the role of Scrooge. George Cole and Michael Hordern were in the 1951 version with Alistair Sim, as Young Scrooge and the older Marley respectively. Young Marley was played by Patrick MacNeil, pre-John Steed in the 'Avengers' TV show.
The Reverend Dr. Christopher Syn decided that he could protect his people by becoming his leader. He creates a more elaborate torred-and-tattered scarecrow costume, with more eerie luminous paint. While riding Gehenna at night, the respectable Dr. Syn became "The Scarecrow," the feared head of the smugglers. Together with Mipps, a former Royal Navy carpenter at his side, he organized the smugglers into a well-organized band of "Night Riders," also called the "Demon Riders," with macabre disguises and code-names. Syn's cunning as the Scarecrow was so great that the smugglers had outwitted the government forces for many years.
What I'd really love to see is a TV series or set of movies where they stick to the original books. No offence to the Disney series but the books were a lot darker. This video is pretty cool but it's not a patch on the books. Incidentally, I've been to Dymchurch/Romney Marsh and visited the Ship Inn - You can almost feel the presence of The Scarecrow & co. . . . .
I saw 'Scarecrow of Romney Marsh' when it was first broadcast in the 1960s. In fact, I turned away from the Beatle's second appearance on Ed Sullivan so that I would miss the third installment. The theme song was so gripping I never forgot it, even if I didn't always remember the words.
One of my favorite Christmas gifts of all time was receiving the steelbox DVD set with both the episodes and the feature film versions. Like the commentators here, I feel that the feature film version lacks the depth of the episodic version.
This was my introduction to Patrick McGoohan. I may not have known it at the time, but I was already familiar with George Cole (A Christmas Carol, [Young Scrooge] The Belles of St. Trinian's [Flash Harry]), Michael Hordern (A Christmas Carol [Jacob Marley]), and Robert Brown I knew as Gurth opposite Roger Moore in the series 'Ivanhoe'.
Which version of "A Christmas Carol" were George Cole and Michael Hordern in? There have been dozens of film, TV, and even cartoon adaptations of the story, you know.
@michaelpalmieri7335 Yes, I do know, and I've seen many of them, including Mr. Magoo and the 1970s one with Alistair Sim reprising the role of Scrooge. George Cole and Michael Hordern were in the 1951 version with Alistair Sim, as Young Scrooge and the older Marley respectively. Young Marley was played by Patrick MacNeil, pre-John Steed in the 'Avengers' TV show.
This was great, love scarecrow, thanks Joe!!!!!!
same
if anyone on RUclips has any commercials promoting the series please upload
The Reverend Dr. Christopher Syn decided that he could protect his people by becoming his leader. He creates a more elaborate torred-and-tattered scarecrow costume, with more eerie luminous paint. While riding Gehenna at night, the respectable Dr. Syn became "The Scarecrow," the feared head of the smugglers. Together with Mipps, a former Royal Navy carpenter at his side, he organized the smugglers into a well-organized band of "Night Riders," also called the "Demon Riders," with macabre disguises and code-names.
Syn's cunning as the Scarecrow was so great that the smugglers had outwitted the government forces for many years.
Superb!
Great movie. Love the theme song.
Oh yes
What I'd really love to see is a TV series or set of movies where they stick to the original books. No offence to the Disney series but the books were a lot darker. This video is pretty cool but it's not a patch on the books. Incidentally, I've been to Dymchurch/Romney Marsh and visited the Ship Inn - You can almost feel the presence of The Scarecrow & co. . . . .
RIP Patrick McGoohan
Hi there, is it possible you might be able to upload the other special feature - Walt Disney: From Burbank to London? Would love to see!
I could do that
Awesome if you could! I can't wait to see! Thanks so much!!! 👏
Joseph where have you been?
Feels like you havent posted any content in ages mate.
Hope all is well my friend!
Been well