Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow

Patrick McGoohan is Dr. Christopher Syn, alias the Scarecrow, in Disney's adaptation of the Russell Thorndike novels about a rural country priest in 18th century Britain who leads a double life as a masked smuggler and gang leader, a kind of Robin Hood by way of Batman. The three, hourlong broadcast adventures were subsequently edited into a feature film. This two-disc set includes both versions (remastered in wide-screen) as well as a featurette and introductions by film historian Leonard Maltin. Also new in the "Walt Disney Treasures" series is "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" (with 31 Donald Duck shorts) and "The Mickey Mouse Club Presents Annette" (a 20-episode serial starring Annette Funicello).