Dr. Syn alias The Scarecrow
Doctor Syn was created by the writer Russell Thorndike in 1915 in his book by the same name. Dr Syn has made many appearances since then in a number of films the first being Doctor Syn in 1937 starring George Arliss & Margaret Lockwood. The fictional parson was one of the best-known residents of Dymchurch, and went on to lead a secret life as the Scarecrow, leader of a gang of Romney Marsh smugglers and was also the notorious pirate Captain Clegg. He is remembered biannually in Dymchurch when they hold a Days of Syn Festival and events from the books are re-enacted on the seashore.
Russell Thorndike
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