About this title
Storyline
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.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: scripted
Status: Current
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 1964
Also Known As: L'épouvantail (série télévisée)
Plot Keywords
smuggler
king george iii
contraband
vicar
conscription
impressment
scarecrow
press gang
mask
secret identity
southern england
general
brandy
silk
death sentence
tavern
gallows
prisoner
1700s
royal navy
marsh
church
traitor
double cross
anglican priest
superhero
18th century
british
priest
historical event
based on novel
character name in title
Company Credits
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions