The Proud Rebel |  | Director: Michael Curtiz
Actors: Alan Ladd, Olivia de Havilland, Dean Jagger, David Ladd, Cecil Kellaway
Studio: Tgg Direct
Category: DVD
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Rating:  5 reviews
Format: Color, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: 98010
UPC: 011891980104
EAN: 0011891980104
Theatrical Release Date: 1958
Release Date: January 1, 2003
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 A Beautiful Film May 8, 2009
L. Herter
I already had a copy of the more expensive DVD of this film, but had been disappointed with it because the color was rather faded. Since I love The Proud Rebel, I took a chance and bought this new, less expensive DVD and was very pleasantly surprised to find that the color has been restored! This copy of the film is much more satisfying to watch.
Other reviewers have given a good synopsis of the story. I'd just like to add that this is a quality film suitable for the whole family. Olivia DeHaviland is excellent as always, David Ladd is adorable and touching as the young boy who is mute, and Alan Ladd gives a subdued and poignant performance as the proud former Confederate soldier searching for a cure for his son. The scenes between Ladd and his real-life son are heartfelt and genuine. The final close-up of Alan Ladd's face, tears of happiness and relief in his eyes at the satisfying conclusion is exquisite.
This particular DVD version of The Proud Rebel is very nicely priced and well worth having. I highly recommend it.
 Not Up To Shane January 30, 2008
D. Edwards (Mc Kinleyville California United States)
I watched this movie last night and though a good family movie with very good actors and actress, it reminded me too much of Shane. The story was about a fathers love for his son and what he would do to restore his sons voice. I thought this was a little overdone, but that is just my opinion. Olivea de Havilland plays the female rancher who comes to love them both. I am a romantic so like happy endings and was not dissapointed. A good movie for the time you want a family movie for all ages. Don't expect it to have the power of Shane.
A Family Western August 5, 2001
James L. (Toronto, Canada)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
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 March 12, 2000
Betty Statler (Burlington, Colorado)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
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 February 13, 2000
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
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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