THE PROUD REBEL – SCREENING GENERAL ADMISSION BADGE REQUIRED

7:30PM Film discussion with David Ladd and Marc Wanamaker

8:00PM  Screening

THE PROUD REBEL (1958) Buena Vista/MGM 103min. Color

With his home burned to the ground, his wife killed, and his 10-year-old son David (David Ladd) rendered mute after witnessing the traumatizing incident, former Confederate soldier John Chandler (Alan Ladd) arrives in a small, post-Civil War Illinois community. Eager to move on with his life, and desperate to find an effective treatment for the boy, John instead finds himself drawn into a fight with the two sons of ruthless, unscrupulous sheep farmer Harry Burleigh (Dean Jagger) , facing a severe $30 fine or 30 days of incarceration. A strong, kind, compassionate rancher Linnett Moore (Olivia de Havilland) decides to intervene for David’s sake, providing food and shelter, and before long John finds himself involved in a long-standing feud. Faced with a cruel dilemma, he must choose between running away or putting down roots. Can a proud Rebel find peace and love in Yankee territory.

The Proud Rebel’ excels through exceptional on-screen chemistry between real-life father-son Alan and David Ladd, beautiful Technicolor cinematography showcasing Utah locations, and heartwarming family dynamics. Jerome Moross’s musical score and Olivia de Havilland’s performance earn particular praise.  We will be screening the new widescreen restoration of the film.

Prior to screening, legendary producer David Ladd, who made his film debut co-starring with father Alan Ladd in THE PROUD REBEL, will join Marc Wanamaker for a discussion about the making of the film and his own amazing career.