Civil war veteran chad morgan alan ladd and alcoholic exarchitect joe jagger edmond obrien are taken in by kindly kansas farmer sven john qualen and his widowed daughterinlaw, kate julie bishop. At age five, he burned his apartment playing with matches, and his mother moved. Alan ladd had all these qualities, and i think that why he is most remembered for that role. Shop movies starring alan ladd on dvd, vhs, and rare video formats at alibris. Alan ladd timeline featuring movies and other highlights. Duel of champion 1961 english action drama movie alan ladd, franca bettoia by cinecurry hollywood. The big land western movie starring alan ladd westerns. Im vt a short story writer and alan ladd fan without a blog. He worked a variety of odd jobs in addition to radio and in local theater before entering films. That ring on alan ladds finger desert sun 22 august 1963.
Alan ladd, virginia mayo, edmond obrien, anthony caruso, julie bishop, don castle, jack wrather jr. Dec 01, 2014 a gunfighter named choya takes part in a scheme to bilk a wealthy cattle family out of half a million dollars by pretending to be their son, who was kidnapped as child. He is the son of actor alan ladd and ladds first wife marjorie jane nee harrold, whom ladd had met in high school. Thousands of movies and tv shows to satisfy any movie buff. The big land is a 1957 western starring alan ladd, virginia mayo and edmond obrien.
Douglas featuring alan ladd, virginia mayo, edmond obrien. Became famous for part of killer in this gun for hire was hero of shane. The big land the 1957 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Botany bay 1953 alan ladd in 1787 prisoners from londons newgate gaol are to be shipped to new south wales. Alan ladd was an american film actor who became a major hollywood star during the 1940s and 1950s. The big land 1957 cast and crew civil war veteran chad morgan alan ladd and alcoholic exarchitect joe jagger edmond obrien are taken in by kindly kansas farmer sven john qualen and his. Alan ladd stars as a kansas cattle rancher battling the elements. Alan ladd took the title role in lucky jordan 1942 as a gambler and gangster whose trademark good fortune ran out when the draft board came calling.
As a means to expedite shipment of his stock to missouri, morgan convinces several kansas farmers to build a small town as a railroad link between the rio grande and kansas city. At the height of his popularity, ladd was a desired hollywood matinee idol, breaking out in his first starring role alongside veronica lake in 1942s this gun for hire. David scores in comedy role as kansas farmboy in warnercolor action drama which costars ladd, virginia mayo and edmond obrien. Chad morgan has seen enough of killing and just wants to be a hard working cattleman. Tcm summer under the stars 2014 alan ladd 4of7 the big land. Walt sherill is a mildmannered space engineer who is a victim of a vicious for kicks assault by a teenage gang. Alan ladd full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Alana ladd 19432014 actress alana ladd was born on april 21, 1943 in hollywood, california, usa as alana susan ladd. By vernon scott \, dpi hollywood correspondent hollywood upi next i time you see alan ladd in a movie take a close look at the ting of his left hand. He was in the top ten money earners list three times during this period, in 1947, 1953 and 1954 and he became well known for his restrained on screen masculinity, far more subtle than many of his peers. Alan ladd was a famous hollywood star of 1940s and 50s, who was known for working in some of the best movies of his times. The big land 1957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The big land is a 1957 american warnercolor western film directed by gordon douglas and starring alan ladd, virginia mayo and edmond obrien. Alan ladd was a short 5 5, unexpressive lead actor with icy good looks and a resonant voice.
But swindlers are out to cheat him and every other cattleman coming up the trail out of their herds and profits. The big land alan ladd movie poster dana wynter robert. Alan died on january 29th, 1964 and his death was possibly because of an overdose of alcohol and several other drugs. He worked a variety of odd jobs in addition to radio and in local theater before entering films in his late teens as a bit player and grip.
Taken in by immigrant johnson john qualen and daughterinlaw julie bishop in kansas, cattle man morgan alan ladd and his dryingout pal jagger edmond o brien learn more about each other and meet ben james seay, and the blonde kid is ladd s son david, in the big land, 1957. Tcm summer under the stars 2014 alan ladd 4of7 the big land intro by sonofaspaceape. In this western, cattlemen and wheat farmers tire of being bilked by a buyer. Ladd found success in film in the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in westerns such as shane 1953 and in films noir. After appearing in a dozen roles of less prominence initially, ladd left a lasting impression on the minds of audiences through his memorable roles in films like rulers of the sea. Make offer west street, 1962, alan ladd, rod steiger delinquent drama. This is my contribution to comet over hollywoods gone too soon blogathon to be honest, the image that comes to my mind when alan ladds name is brought up is the softspoken sharpshooter in shane. Because of his attempt to escape, evil captain gilbert decides to return him to england on charges of mutiny. Wednesday, september 10, 2014 1957 the big land western it opens with chad morgan alan ladd getting a real crappy deal regarding selling some cattle to brog anthony caruso. Alan ladd stars as a kansas cattle rancher battling the elements and corrupt cattle buyers to build a railroad spur to the rio grande just after the united states civil war. The big land 1957 alan ladd dvd in 2020 movie posters, old. Produced by alan ladd s own jaguar company, the big land stars ladd as texas cattleman morgan. That ring on alan ladds finger desert sun 22 august. Former confederate officer chad morgan comes to kansas city, looking to build a railroad spur all the way to the rio grande.
Find films and movies featuring alan ladd on allmovie. Alan ladd sophia loren boy on a dolphin greek island relic sea adventure dvd. The big land minor role 1957 actress shane little girl 1953. Alan ladd stars as a kansas cattle rancher battling the elements and corrupt cattle buyers to build a railroad spur to. The big land is a 1957 warnercolor western directed by gordon douglas and starring alan ladd. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 28, 2014. Alan ladd born on september 3rd, 19 was an filmactor who was best known for being a celebrity. Aug 15, 2014 the big land alan ladd movie poster dana wynter robert taylor e. A gunfighter named choya takes part in a scheme to bilk a wealthy cattle family out of half a million dollars by pretending to be their son, who was kidnapped as child. The big land 1957 stream and watch online moviefone. Big land, the 1957 movie clip bathrooms in a house. The movie was meant to be the first in a revised fouryear production. The big land 1957 alan ladd stars as a kansas cattle rancher battling the elements and corrupt cattle buyers to build a railroad spur to the rio grande just after the united states civil war.
The familiar discussion between western movie hero and sidekick about alcoholism and sobriety may have. He was often paired with veronica lake, in noirish films such as this gun for hire 1942, the glass key 1942 and the blue dahlia 1946. Alan walbridge ladd was born in hot springs, arkansas, the only child of ina raleigh aka selina rowley and alan ladd, a freelance accountant. Shane 38 movie clip let me buy you a drink 1953 hd.
He was often paired with veronica lake, in noirish films such as this gun for hire 1942, the glass key. Ladd was born september 3, 19 in hot springs, arkansas to alan ladd, sr. Extraordinary lobby card from the big land, 1957, starring alan ladd, virginia mayo, edmond obrien. Mar 10, 2012 the character calls for an actor to have a grand screen presence, but at the same time, a sense of humanity that the audience can identify with. The movie that made alan ladd a star is a film noir classic, based on graham greenes thriller. Please also tell us as much as you can in the biography wiki below. Ladds professional career in hollywood began in 1957 with a supporting role in a film starring his father titled the big land. Alan ladd stars as a kansas cattle rancher battling the elements andcorrupt cattle buyers to build a railroad spur to the rio grande justafter the united states civil war. Edmond obrien gets the dean martin role and alan ladd plays a narcoleptic. Produced by alan ladds own jaguar company, the big land stars ladd as texas cattleman morgan.
The big land western movie starring alan ladd westerns on. The proud rebel online alan ladd western full movie by westernsontheweb. With alan ladd, virginia mayo, edmond obrien, anthony caruso. Morgan knows he can help them move their goods but will a violent local boss let him destroy his monopoly. Alan ladd, virginia mayo the big land lobby card 57 ebay. The big land 1957 alan ladd dvd movie posters, old. Hugh tallant alan ladd is an american medical student whom, we learn at sea, was falsely imprisoned. Ladd found success in film in the 1940s and early 1950s, particularly in westerns such as shane 1953 and in films noirs. His mother was english, from county durham, and his paternal grandparents were canadian. Alan ladd stars as a kansas cattle rancher battling the.
The big land 1957 civil war veteran chad morgan alan ladd and alcoholic exarchitect joe jagger edmond obrien are taken in by kindly kansas farmer sven john qualen and his widowed. The big land alan ladd actor, virginia mayo actor, gordon douglas director, gordon m. Alan walbridge ladd september 3, 19 january 29, 1964 was an american actor and film and television producer. For this role, ladd won a golden globe award as the best newcomer. Increasingly obsessed by his desire for revenge, sherill embarks on a manhunt of his own, and hampers the efforts of detective sergeant pete koleski, consequently causing some avoidable deaths. Alana ladd was born on april 21, 1943 in hollywood, california, usa as alana susan ladd. If hes playing a married man youll notice a chain link wedding band glittering on the finger. War drama adventure drama romantic adventure traditional western crime thriller propaganda film.
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