A highly respected clergyman is actually a former pirate who exacts vigilante justice in this British production.
Doctor Syn (1937) is a drama and adventure film directed by Roy William Neill, released on August 25, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars George Arliss, Margaret Lockwood, John Loder and Roy Emerton. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
George Arliss
as Dr Syn
Margaret Lockwood
as Imogene Clegg
John Loder
as Denis Cobtree
Roy Emerton
as Capt. Howard Collyer, R.N.
Graham Moffatt
as Jerry Jerk
Frederick Burtwell
as Rash the Schoolmaster
George Merritt
as Mipps the Coffin Maker
Athole Stewart
as Squire Anthony Cobtree
Wilson Coleman
as Dr. Pepper, MD
Wally Patch
as Collyer's Bo'sun
Meinhart Maur
as Mulatto
Muriel George
as Mrs. Waggetts, Pub Owner
Directed by Roy William Neill, written by Roger Burford, Michael Hogan and Russell Thorndike.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
George Arliss is the ostensibly harmless local vicar "Dr. Syn" in a small English village that is visited by the excise men, determined to identify those who are smuggling goods - brandy, silks, etc. - from France. Unbeknown to all, (except us), he is really the shrewd criminal mastermind behind this meticulously planned, and lucrative operation. Can he keep the nosey "Capt. Collyer" (Roy Emerton) from discovering…
Reviewed on June 20, 2022
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Doctor Syn (1937) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Doctor Syn (1937) includes George Arliss, Margaret Lockwood, John Loder, Roy Emerton and Graham Moffatt. The film was directed by Roy William Neill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Doctor Syn was released on August 25, 1937 and runs for 1h 18m.
Doctor Syn (1937) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.