Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Proud Rebel

Utah's Little Hollywood

— Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —

The Proud Rebel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2016

1. The Proud Rebel Marker

Inscription. Alan Ladd, Olivia DeHavilland and David Ladd all came to Southern Utah in 1958, for scenes on Cedar Mountain and Johnson Canyon, in director Michael Curtiz' production of "The Proud Rebel". The film co-starred Dean Jagger and John Carradine, it was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Jr. and released by Walt Disney Studios.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 37° 2.554′ N, 112° 31.591′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. Marker is on South 100 East (U.S. 89A) south of East 300 South, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, on the west side of the street, directly in front of the restaurant at this address. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 South 100 East, Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dan Duryea (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregory Peck (within shouting distance of this marker); Israel and Charlotte Cox Heaton (within shouting distance of this marker); Rod Cameron (within shouting distance of this marker); Ava Gardner & Howard Keel (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Dub Taylor (about 400 feet away); Jack Nicholson and Will Hutchins (about 500 feet away); Marty Robbins (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

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1. The Proud Rebel (Internet Movie Database). A Confederate veteran living in the Yankee North struggles with his son's shock induced muteness and the hate of the Northerners. (Submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Alan Ladd (Internet Movie Database). Throughout the 1940s his tough-guy roles packed audiences into theaters and he was one of the very few males whose cover photos sold movie magazines. In the 1950s he was performing in lucrative but unrewarding films (an exception being what many regard as his greatest role, Shane (1953)). By the end of the 1950s liquor and a string of so-so films had taken their toll. (Submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Olivia DeHavilland (Internet Movie Database). In 1941 Olivia demanded better, more substantial roles than the "sweet young thing" slot into which Warners Brothers had been fitting her. The studio

Marker detail: The Proud Rebel photo image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: The Proud Rebel photo

responded by placing her on a six-month suspension, all of the studios at the time operating under the policy that players were nothing more than property to do with as they saw fit. Irate, she sued the studio, and for the length of the court battle she didn't appear in a single film. The result, however, was worth it. In a landmark decision, the court said that all performers were to be limited to a seven-year contract that would include any suspensions handed down. This became known as the "de Havilland decision"; no longer could studios treat their performers as mere cattle. (Submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

The Proud Rebel Marker (<i>marker located beside sidewalk, directly in front of restaurant</i>) image. Click for full size.

3. The Proud Rebel Marker (marker located beside sidewalk, directly in front of restaurant)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.