The Proud Rebel

Alan Ladd plays tough, fists-a-flying former Confederate soldier John Chandler, who sets out for a small Illinois town to find a doctor who can help his 10-year-old mute son (portrayed by Alan's real-life son, David). Michael Curtiz directs this exciting, heartfelt drama, based on a 1947 short story by James Edward Grant, co-starring Olivia de Havilland as the woman who tries to help them; with Dean Jagger, Cecil Kellaway, Harry Dean Stanton, and John Carradine. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; interview.