The Proud Rebel

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A Family Western.......2001-08-05

This is the story of a Southern father, played by Alan Ladd, who is heading North (just after the Civil War) to find medical treatment for his mute son, played by David Ladd. The boy underwent some trauma during the war that has left him unable to speak. When the elder Ladd gets into trouble, farmwoman Olivia de Havilland bails him out with the judge, leading to his working on her farm to pay off the debt. She's having trouble with her neighbour Dean Jagger, so she needs all the help she can get. The Proud Rebel is a well made family western, with a little more emphasis on the family than on the western. Since they were, of course, a real life father and son, the Ladds have an excellent, real chemistry together on screen as well, with much quiet emotion. The younger Ladd is especially good in his role, delivering a very natural, believable performance. As the independent farmwoman, Olivia de Havilland may not seem to be the likely choice, but she is terrific in her characterization, bringing a mixture of warmth and toughness to her, as well as some good chemistry with both the Ladds. Director Michael Curtiz balances the action with the family relationships and sentiment, and the result is a film well worth viewing.

the proud rebel.......2000-03-12

My husband and I went to a theater in Toas New Mexico. That was in August of 1958. We enjoyed the movie very much. I'm sure we will enjoy having it to watch again.

A fine, sensitive movie.......2000-02-13

Proud Rebel is a fine story. Alan Ladd and his son are perfect in their roles; the senior Ladd bringing to Rebel much of the same characterization he brought to "Shane." A good watch, and worth having in a home library.

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a family drama

The Proud Rebel
Starring: Alan Ladd; Olivia De Havilland; Dean Jagger; David Ladd; Cecil Kellaway.
Director: Michael Curtiz
Manufacturer: Reel Enterprises
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ASIN: B000R33QV0
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Civil War veteran Alan Ladd roams the frontier with his young son, who has not spoken a word after a traumatic shock during the war, searching for a doctor who can cure him. Along the way, Ladd accidentally runs afoul of sheep baron Dean Jagger and is forced into indentured servitude to farm woman Olivia De Havilland. Ladd falls in love with her, and vows to protect her land from the schemes of Jagger and his men. During the climatic final battle, Ladd's young son is finally able to find his voice again.

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a family drama.......2007-07-23

Alan Ladd is a veteran who has returned from the war to find his house destroyed, his wife dead and his son missing. He finally locates his son in an orphanage, but his son is so traumatized from watching his mother killed and his home destroyed that he cannot utter a single word.

Ladd packs up what is left of the family treasures (he was, before the war, a well-to-do man) and sets out, consulting one doctor after another, trying to find one who can cure his son.

His search leads him to a small town where a lone woman owns a farm. This strong-willed woman is played, oddly enough, by Olivia de Havilland, and she plays the part as convincingly as all the sweet-woman roles she has played. When he hears of a doctor in Rochester, Minnesota who might be able to cure his son, Olivia volunteers to take the boy there, while Ladd guards the farm from a neighbor who has been trying to force the woman out and grab her land.

There are surprises and a tense action sequence at the end. Unlike the Amazon spoiler, I won't tell you how it comes out. But it's a satisfying and convincing ending.

The son, by the way, is played by David Ladd, Alan's real-life son. David said in a documentary on Alan Ladd that playing that movie with his father was one of the high points of his life. See Alan Ladd: True Quiet Man. It's a must for all fans of Alan Ladd and for those who wonder why this magnetic actor was so under-used and wasted by the studio system.

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THE PROUD REBEL
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ASIN: B000AARZMG
Release Date: 2006-08-29

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This psychological, romantic drama stars Alan Ladd as Civil War Veteran John Chandler. He roams the frontier in search of a doctor who can cure his young son, who has not spoken a word after a traumatic shock during the war. Along the way, Chandler runs afoul of a sheep herder and he and his son end up boarding with a farmwoman. He falls for the farmwoman and vows to protect her land from the sheep baron and his sons. Starring Alan Ladd, Olivia DeHavilland, Dean Jagger and David Ladd. Directed by Michael Curtiz. (1958 99 min Color)

Customer Reviews:

THE PROUD REBEL.......2007-06-08

SOFT SPOKEN ALAN LADD HAS NEVER MADE A BAD MOVIE.
THIS MOVIE IS A VERY MOVING STORY CENTRED AROUND A LAD AND HIS DOG.
THE LADD PLOTS ARE ALWAYS EASY TO FOLLOW,IN THIS MOVIE DRAMA AND A SENSITIVE UNDERTONE MAKE IT VERY ENJOYABLE.
A GOOD BUT NOT GREAT WESTERN.

"QUALITY OF DVD" Review.......2006-02-22

"HBO" Edition of this movie has Clear Video and Sound Quality. I recommend purchasing "HBO" dvds instead of most of these unknow/little-known companies that appear to be making bad copies of vhs tapes (this is my opinion only).

Dvd---The Proud Rebel.......2005-10-04

Enjoyed this movie very much. Got very good service when we ordered this movie. I will order again from DVD Planet.

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A Family Western
the proud rebel
A fine, sensitive movie

The Proud Rebel
Starring: Alan Ladd , Olivia de Havilland , Dean Jagger , David Ladd , and Cecil Kellaway
Director: Michael Curtiz
Manufacturer: Diamond Ent. Corp.
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ASIN: B00004VVOA
Release Date: 2003-01-01

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A Family Western.......2001-08-05

the proud rebel.......2000-03-12

My husband and I went to a theater in Toas New Mexico. That was in August of 1958. We enjoyed the movie very much. I'm sure we will enjoy having it to watch again.

A fine, sensitive movie.......2000-02-13

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A Family Western
the proud rebel
A fine, sensitive movie

The Proud Rebel
Starring: Alan Ladd , Olivia de Havilland , Dean Jagger , David Ladd , and Cecil Kellaway
Director: Michael Curtiz
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ASIN: B00000I1O7
Release Date: 1999-02-23

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Proud rebel Alan Ladd doggedly wanders the land looking for a doctor who can cure his mute son. The warmth of a father's love and faith, the devotion of a boy for a dog, and the understanding of a strong woman (Olivia deHaviland) combine to make this a gr Year: 1958 Director: Michael Curtiz Starring: Alan Ladd, Olivia deHaviland, David Ladd

Customer Reviews:

A Family Western.......2001-08-05

the proud rebel.......2000-03-12

My husband and I went to a theater in Toas New Mexico. That was in August of 1958. We enjoyed the movie very much. I'm sure we will enjoy having it to watch again.

A fine, sensitive movie.......2000-02-13

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The Proud Rebel
Starring: Alan Ladd; Olivia De Havilland
Director: Michael Curtiz
Manufacturer: Passion Productions
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From back cover - The Proud Rebel is a heart-warming, sensitive family movie that will genuinely move you to emotion. Alan Ladd and his son are perfect in their roles; the senior Ladd brining to it much of the same characterizations as be brought to "Shane." Certainly, a good watch, and worth having in your home library.

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