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      The Proud Rebel

      Released May 28, 1958 1 hr. 43 min. Western List
      Reviews 65% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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), traumatized and rendered mute. Desperate to cure the boy, Chandler takes David to a small town in Illinois where he hopes to find a doctor. But, soon after the pair arrives, Chandler finds himself framed for assault -- and forced to choose between serving hard time and working for struggling local farmer Linnett Moore (Olivia de Havilland). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jun 20 Buy Now

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      James B Some of these bad movies have some nostalgic value that redeems them, but this one is just awful. The part where the mute boy is begging Ladd for help while the barn is burning is surreally hilarious! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review steve d Passable entertainment that's script doesn't quite live up to the story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Olivia de Haviland and Alan Ladd!! The screenplay works as an after Civil War story about a boy whose mother and home fell to theYanks. His dad found him up North with his dog. He couldn't speak from the shock. Great tale. Great actors Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Bitterness can become a bad habit. A southern mysterious man traveling with his mute son just want to stay out of the spotlight and get where they're trying to go; unfortunately, some men don't abide and the father ends up in court. A woman trying to operate a farm on her own comes to the father's rescue and pays for his release. He agrees to repay the gesture by working on the farm. The mysterious man and boy's direction take a drastic change. "Friends of yours?" "Worse. Neighbors." Michael Curtiz, director of Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, We're No Angels, Yankee Doodle Dandy, White Christmas, The Breaking Point, and Bright Leaf, delivers Proud Rebel. The storyline for this picture is very entertaining and well done. I adored the characters and character development. The acting is excellent and the cast includes Alan Ladd, David Ladd, Dean Jagger, Olivia de Havilland, and John Carradine. "You look at me when I talk to you." "I'm looking but I don't see anything." I came across this on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and had to DVR this western classic. This was awesome and well done. I really enjoyed the character and the execution is better than most westerns. Curtiz adds a nice film to the genre. I recommend seeing this once. "The dog is not for sale." Grade: B+ Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member I saw it last night on TCM and liked it... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member good post civil war pic drama Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Mawkish family Western set just after the Civil War. Rated: B- Sep 10, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis 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), traumatized and rendered mute. Desperate to cure the boy, Chandler takes David to a small town in Illinois where he hopes to find a doctor. But, soon after the pair arrives, Chandler finds himself framed for assault -- and forced to choose between serving hard time and working for struggling local farmer Linnett Moore (Olivia de Havilland).
      Director
      Michael Curtiz
      Screenwriter
      Joseph Petracca, Lillie Hayward
      Production Co
      Formosa Productions
      Genre
      Western
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 28, 1958, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jun 30, 2016
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