The Proud Rebel

Release Year: 1958.
Content Rating: TVPG

About The Proud Rebel

The movie The Proud Rebel dives deep into an intricate plot where a Confederate veteran finds himself embroiled in a series of unfortunate events and unlikely alliances. The protagonist, former Confederate soldier Alan Ladd, is on a desperate mission to find a doctor who can cure his mute son. Their journey leads them to a small town, where he unwillingly gets involved with Olivia de Havilland, a gritty, single ranch woman, embroiled in her own battle to save her sheep ranch from the clutches of an ambitious landowner.

In a turn of events, she rescues him and his son from jail time, setting the cornerstone of an unlikely, eventful alliance. In return for her kind-hearted intervention, Alan Ladd must help her reclaim her ranch, facing challenges and testing his own boundaries.

Making / Production

The Proud Rebel, directed by Michael Curtiz, is colored with vintage touch and spot-on cinematography by Ted D. McCord. The film displays an impressive combination of quality screenwriting by James Edward Grant and Lillie Hayward, impeccable direction and compelling performances by the lead actors.

Actors

• Alan Ladd: As the Confederate veteran, Ladd has convincingly portrayed the struggles, hardship and determination required in his role.
• Olivia de Havilland: Playing the strong-willed ranch woman, de Havilland excels in her character, defining her character's resilience and determination admirably.
• David Ladd: Playing the role of the mute boy, David Ladd delivered an exceptionally stirring performance given his silence throughout the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The Proud Rebel was one of the few films that featured Alan Ladd alongside his real-life son, David Ladd.
• The film was directed by Michael Curtiz, who is also known for directing the classic film, "Casablanca."

Music, Soundtrack

• The music of The Proud Rebel was composed by Jerome Moross, who orchestrated a compelling and soulful background score that gracefully complimented the plot.

Quotes

• "You do the doctoring, I'll do the worrying." - Alan Ladd
• "These are my home grounds, Burleigh. I'll thank you to get off them!" - Olivia de Havilland