Doctor Syn (film)
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| Directed by | Roy William Neill Maude T. Howell (asst.) |
| Written by | Roger Burford Michael Hogan |
| Based on | Doctor Syn: A Tale of the Romney Marsh by Russell Thorndike |
| Produced by | Michael Balcon Edward Black |
| Starring | George Arliss Margaret Lockwood John Loder |
| Cinematography | Jack E. Cox |
| Edited by | R. E. Dearing |
| Music by | Louis Levy Hugh Bath Jack Beaver |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Doctor Syn (Dr. Syn in the United States) is a 1937 British black-and-white historical dramatic adventure film, directed by Roy William Neill for Gainsborough Pictures. It stars George Arliss (in his last feature film), Margaret Lockwood, Graham Moffatt, and Ronald Shiner. The film is based on the Doctor Syn novels of Russell Thorndike, set in 18th-century Kent. The character of Syn and the events at the film's climax were both softened considerably in comparison to Thorndike's original storyline.