The proud rebel approved 1h 43min western 1 july 1958 usa a confederate veteran living in the yankee north struggles with his sons shock induced muteness and the hate of the northerners. The screenplay was written by kelly based on her nonfiction book proudly we served 1999 proud was an official selection of the third annual buffalo international film festival in 2009. One of his favorites was harms music publishers where, as moross recalled, you met people, and this could include anyone from oscar levant 19061972 to robert russell bennet 18941981, and vince youmans to vernon duke ne vladimir dukelsky, 19031969. The proud rebel follows former confederate soldier john chandler alan ladd as he searches for a doctor that can help his son david david ladd, who has been mute since he witnessed his mother. This is a very enjoyable alan ladd western movie released back in 1958 with. The rebel and proud of it cap is the product you didnt think you need, but once you have it, something you wont want to live without. The ambassadors daughter 1956, the proud rebel 1958, libel 1959, light in the piazza 1962. Ladd found success in film in the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in westerns such as shane 1953 and in films noirs. The film begins with a father and son alan ladd and his real life son, david. Aug 29, 2016 the proud rebel directed by michael curtiz written by joseph petracca and lillie hayward from a story by james edward grant 1958usa formosa productions first viewingamazon prime this is a solid. In this warmhearted drama that is set after the end of the civil war, a tough former soldier alan ladd embarks upon a desperate search for a doctor capable of teaching his silent son ladds 11. Mar 30, 2009 a civil war veteran looks for a peaceful life for him and his mute son, as they arrive in a town looking to treat the sons ailment. According to studio press materials, producer samuel goldwyn, jr.
Jerome morosss career encompasses three spheres, broadway, hollywood, and the concert hall. Proud is a 2004 film directed by mary pat kelly and stars veteran actor and activist ossie davis, in his final film performance. Confederate veteran john chandler alan ladd returns from defeat in war to find his home destroyed, his wife dead and his young son, david david ladd, traumatized and rendered mute. The proud rebel directed by michael curtiz written by joseph petracca and lillie hayward from a story by james edward grant 1958usa formosa productions first viewingamazon prime this is. Sep 01, 2017 overall, the proud rebel is a good, solid film. None of these made much of an impact, whether with critics or at the box office, though robert aldrichs overthetop 1964 thriller hush hush sweet charlotte was a box office hit. The proud rebel the sheep are expelled the promise the final fight finale 06. The cinematography, story, and dialogue all flow together well and the plot is interesting.
The motion picture was filmed in elmira ny and buffalo, ny. Cast in credits order complete, awaiting verification. The proud rebel 1958 was made as a reallife family film involving two prominent hollywood families. Alan ladd and his 11yearold son, david, team up in this warmhearted story as father and son john and david chandler. The proud rebel 1958 if you like this video please click like and subscribe to our channel after the civil war, a confederate veteran in a. Most of his film scores were composed in the 1950s and include these titles. The proud rebel warmth of a fathers love and faith, and the devotion of a boy for his dog, are the stand out ingredients of this suspenseful and fastaction postcivil war yarn. Gallery of 9 movie poster and cover images for the proud rebel 1958.
Proud was an official selection of the third annual buffalo. The proud rebel is a 1958 technicolor western film directed by michael curtiz, who directed classic films from the silent era and numerous others during hollywoods golden age, when the studio system was prevalent. Proud rebel alan ladd doggedly wanders the land looking for a doctor who can cure his mute son. The screenplay was written by kelly based on her nonfiction book proudly we served 1999. The proud rebel 1958 the shades of black and white. A civil war veteran looks for a peaceful life for him and his mute son, as they arrive in a town looking to treat the sons ailment. An apr 1958 hr article stated that, although the proud rebel was a better picture than disneys old yeller see above, the 1957 film benefited from promotion via the disneyland television program, to which the proud rebel would not have access. Links to my complete daybyday coverage of the festival may be found here. The 30s new york city in the early 1930s was an exciting place and moross took advantage of all the musical attractions it offered.
The proud rebel is a 1958 american technicolor western film directed by michael curtiz, with a screenplay by joseph petracca and lillie hayward that was based on a story by james edward grant. Director michael curtiz casablanca shows his soft side in this family film about a man selling his dog to heal his sons muteness. He was often paired with veronica lake, in noirish films such as this gun for hire 1942, the glass key 1942 and the blue dahlia 1946. An innovative score that challenged the status quo, it has influenced western film scores ever since. Top comments the proud rebel does not have any comments yet. Rebel 1958 david ladd in the proud rebel 1958 the proud rebel 1958. In this warmhearted drama that is set after the end of the civil war, a tough former soldier alan ladd embarks upon a desperate. Since suffering a traumatic shock during the war, david has not spoken a single word. A gentler but no less resourceful alan ladd stars in the proud rebel. A story that reaches far and wide as the human heart. I was fortunate to watch 16 films at this years 2015 tcm classic. Dec 06, 2015 the proud rebel 1958 posted by mark franklin on dec 6, 2015 alan ladd is john chandler, a former southern soldier roaming the countryside looking for a doctor who can cure his son david, who went mute when union troops raided the south, killing his mother and burning their home to the ground.
The proud rebel 1958 once upon a time in a western. The proud rebel 1958 cast and crew confederate veteran john chandler alan ladd returns from defeat in war to find his home razed, his wife dead and his young son, david david ladd. The proud rebel 1958 michael curtiz releases allmovie. Ive watched it twice, enjoyed it twice, and i wouldnt be the least opposed to seeing it a third time.
The proud rebel 1958 perhaps the best of curtizs later films is an emotional western drama about exconfederate officer john chandler alan ladd who brings his son david ladd to illinois for medical treatment. The proud rebel 1958 perhaps the best of curtizs later films is an emotional western drama about exconfederate officer john chandler alan ladd who brings his son david ladd to. The proud rebel 1958 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With his son in tow, john wanders the frontier in search of. A local woman pays his fine, providing that he works it off on her ranch. Michael curtiz a former confederate soldier wanders the frontier in search of a doctor for his s. The proud rebel 1958 flickers in timeflickers in time. The proud rebel is a 1958 american technicolor western film directed by michael curtiz, with. A april 23, 1958 hollywood reporter article noted that, after two years of work on the script, goldwyn, jr. The proud rebel 1958 posted by mark franklin on dec 6, 2015 alan ladd is john chandler, a former southern soldier roaming the countryside looking for a doctor who can cure his son david, who went mute when union troops raided the south, killing his.
An april 1958 hollywood reporter article stated that, although the proud rebel was a better picture than disneys old yeller, the 1957 film benefited from promotion via the disneyland television program, to which the proud rebel would not have access. The warmth of a fathers 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. When i grow up 1951, seven wonders of the world a few memorable cues for this epic 1956 cinerama film, the sharkfighters 1956, the proud rebel 1958, the jayhawkers 1959. Watch the proud rebel full movie in hd visit movie 88431 searching for a doctor who can help him get his son to speak againthe b. The proud rebel 1958 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors. Find release information for the proud rebel 1958 michael curtiz on allmovie. The proud rebel 1958 changes the movie database tmdb. A confederate veteran living in the yankee north struggles with his sons shock induced muteness and the hate of the northerners. Alan walbridge ladd september 3, 19 january 29, 1964 was an american actor and film and television producer. Fans of modern action movies will probably find proud rebel slow to build. In this film his character is a decent man who does not lose his reserve. The proud rebel 1958 classic western, alan ladd youtube. The film s screenplay was written by joseph petracca and lillie hayward which was based on a story by james edward grant.
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