Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man | The Hollywood Collection
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- Apart from the legacy of his movies, Alan Ladd left behind a close- knit family which counts among its members some of filmdom’s greatest successes.
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In the 1942 This Gun For Hire, he was only a supporting actor. But his portrayal of a cold, ruthless killer with a core of gentle sadness had an impact on audiences everywhere. Teamed with diminutive Veronica Lake, he became an immediately saleable commodity, and in the process helped launch the age of film noir. By 1954, Photoplay Magazine voted him the world’s most popular male film star; his fellow award-winner was Marilyn Monroe. But Alan Ladd’s fabulous success already contained within it the mechanism to self-destruct. A deprived childhood and a family tragedy that marked his young manhood, these would exact their toll. Dogged by a sense of inadequacy over his only average stature, Ladd suffered keenly from cruel jests about co-stars being compelled to stand in ditches. Despite the ardent support of his ever present agent/wife and the genuine affection of film crews and co-actors alike, these inner wounds remained. And though in the end his inner demons would destroy him, Alan Ladd’s story is also a positive one.
Included in the program are excerpts from some of Ladd’s most notable pictures: This Gun For Hire, The Glass Key, The Blue Dahlia, Whispering Smith, The Great Gatsby, Shane and The Proud Rebel. Interviewees include co-actors Don Murray, Lizabeth Scott, Patricia Medina, Mona Freeman, Anthony Caruso, Peter Hensen, Edith Fellows, Director Edward Dmytryk, Producer Sam Goldwyn Jr., sons-in-law Producer John Veitch and Radio Commentator Michael Jackson and Alan Ladd’s son, Producer David Ladd.
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David Ladd is my fourth cousin. He contacted me several years ago on ancestry after we had a dna match. He was researching his family. We’re fourth cousins. He sent me a newspaper article with a photo of my grandfather which I never knew existed. My family settled in Sheridan Arkansas, about an hour away from Hot Springs Arkansas. To this day people still ask me if we’re related because my last name is Ladd.
He had children with his first wife no mention of what happened to them
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@@debraemile7205 David Ladd Guest Starred On A Season 1 Episode Called Feet Of Clay
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You must not have watched the whole video, as all the children are mentioned at the end, and how well they have done. 🤔
ALAN LADD SHOULD HAVE WON BEST ACTOR OSCAR FOR SHANE IT WAS A CLASSIC PERFORMANCE
There was something about Alan’s voice very manly and a good looker too we lost him too early he had that smile that made you melt Rest In Peace
Yes I agree with that comment.
Nobody has never come close to that beautiful voice and looks.
Wonderful actor always been my favorite. Rest in peace.
I lived in Thousand Oaks California for 30yrs and always loved the Hidden Valley area especially. Riding thru it on my motorcycle often. I once met a man who told me he worked for Alan Ladd on his ranch for many years and that he loved the man very much and missed him and working for him. He told me that Alan had confided to him his alcohol problem. This was many many years after his death. I retired to Arizona 17 years ago but have always taken satisfaction knowing he owned his ranch in that beautiful secret Valley we both loved so much. I've seen that valley in a thousand movies, tv shows, ads over the years. It's unique beautifully special. In later years heard James Garner had a ranch there also. This documentary confirmed the man's story from more than 30yrs ago.
Hi Ray i am curious did you know the address of that ranch A. Ladd had ? i grew up in newbury park in the 1960s and 70s. All these years i wondered where was that ranch in Hidden Valley was.
@@90069socal1 Hi Mike, No i don't. It is beautifully hidden. When I moved to the Sunset Hills area in 1985 from the Newbury Park area i missed driving thru Hidden Valley. Great safe place to drag race too. Straight and clear after the 90 degree turn for 3/4 mi.
“Shane” the true American Western Masterpiece. I always enjoyed Alan Ladd movies as a kid growing up, and then as an adult … Shane!
Yes, even introverts can become great stars. I hope Allan Ladd is remembered always.
He may no longer be with us.....but his movies will live on forever....and have the same reactions on new audiences.....
Shane is by far one of the best films ever made and my favorite western. I was lucky enough to see it in 1965 when it was re-shown on the big screen in downtown L.A. at the reopening of the Tower theater. It was quite an experience, especially the sounds of the gunshots during the shootout. Alan Ladd was at his best. Touching in so many ways. He truly was "The Quiet Man." - "Are you speaking to me!"
Shane forever. Absolutly one of the best movies ever.
Alan Ladd one of my favorite actor . Its too sad he passed away so soon R.I.P.🙏♥️
The scene in the movie Shane where he and Van Heflin took out the tree stump was one of the best ! I remember it like it was yesterday. What an impact!
Great movie
You could just see the intelligence and yet emptiness, a type of sadness behind his eyes. Those wide shoulders looked nice when he sat upon a horse. Strength and kindness eminated from him but I felt he had walls around his soul. I enjoyed his movies very much.
Grammy, beautiful comment about beautiful, tragic Allan Ladd.
Shane built a Aura around Alan Ladd that today still brings an audience if you're a enthusiastic western and watch them all and for the best has to be Shane and immortalised Alan Ladd as a Movie Icon!
I never liked Ladd until I saw him in this movie. He'll always be Shane to me.
Alan Ladd's main attraction was his whole persona, not just his eyes.
The letter his son wrote to him is just so telling of what a great family he and his wife started
What a heart wrenching story about his mother and how she died in his arms. He carried that around in his heart all of his life. For him to have had the great relationship with his family is almost miraculous. Some people wouldn't have been able to function, much less have a great career and happy family life.
I'm sure it was a traumatic incident that left a permanent mark - fellow actors and friends mentioned a certain sadness and insecurity about him.
I enjoyed watching Alan Ladd he was a great actor and it's a shame he never got an Oscar or an Emmy while he was alive. He deserve s an honor ary Oscar.
Por favor en español, el inglés no es idioma universal.
will never understand the role of shane never got him an oscar. maybe if he was 6 foot 2 inches ???
Studio politics. When "Shane" was finally released after much post production, Alan Ladd had left Paramount, so their PR department wouldn't back him Oscar-wise. They backed their other "golden boy" Bill Holden instead, who was nominated and won the 1953 Oscar for "Stalag 17". Pity Ladd did turn down the role of Jett Rink in Stevens' "Giants". THAT role would have brought him at least an Oscar nomination, I'm sure.
Ladd had a vulnerability and very underrated. On the screen a TRUE star
Underrated. Alan Ladd? Huge star.
When I was a little kid, Alan Ladd was my favorite actor
alan ladd ...what a man.... a credit to our gender, and our species. i always liked him... now i love him.
As a child I loved and his movies. As a man I have always tried to use the men he portrayed as a blue print of the type of man I wanted to be . I am thrilled I came across this video . Where the man and child in me can watch , listen and learn about the real man I idealized. Thank you and everyone involved in sharing this short movie.
Very telling that all these years later, when Co stars or friends spoke of him.... It was always with a catch in their voices... That Alan was gone.
Yes, he was great actor! He had presence and dignity.
Such a unique actor. I've watched hundreds of westerns and Shane is definitely in my top 5 westerns of all time. Thanks for uploading this doc.
Lovely story of a talented man...."Come back, Shane!"
He was a small man with a BIG Presence!!
Alan Ladd will always be "Shane" to me. Although he may have been small in stature, his overwhelming presence in this classic Western still effects me to this day. To me he was a true GIANT, his powerful voice conveying both strength and vulnerability in equal measure. Every time I watch this movie, which is often, his performance never fails to move me with his towering screen presence. RIP.
non , non !........."Shane" n'a pas du tout été un western CLASSIQUE , il a été le premier western où l'aspect psychologique du héros est devenu beaucoup plus important que les batailles et autres aventures habituelles dans ce genre de film . C'est pourquoi il a tellement marqué l'esprit des spectateurs . Le choix d'Alan Ladd , acteur discret , sobre , sensible et intimiste a été un coup de génie . Dans ce film d'anthologie , Alan Ladd , au fil du temps , se fond totalement dans son personnage , nous entraîne avec lui et nous en fait apprécier toute la gentillesse , la rigueur et la profondeur d'esprit . Un grand acteur qu'Alan Ladd qui n'avait pas du tout besoin d'avoir le physique de John Wayne pour être un artiste de grande envergure . Tous ceux qui l'ont connu sur écran ont été sidérés en apprenant son décès . Quant à moi , je n'ai jamais pu l'oublier......Merci pour tout , Monsieur Ladd !!
I LOVE that movie. I have it recorded and never get tired of watching it. It's understandably a classic. He was great in it.
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It was his great voice and soft heart that won me over in 'Shane.' It's actually available on Amazon Prime Video now, for free.
Remember the scene where the farmer's dog began scratching and whining at his coffin when they were laying him in his grave?? My friend who worked on the movie told me that they couldn't get the dog to paw at the box, so they actually had the trainer climb in the coffin and begin calling the dog to get his to do that! Interesting story:)
Alan Ladd was born to play "Shane". And to think that he wasn't George Stevens' first choice - he wanted Monty Clift, who looked more like the protagonist as described in Jack Schaefer's novel. When Clift turned down the part, Stevens chose Ladd in a matter of minutes. And a perfect choice it was.
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I love to hear stories like this! Do you know who they originally wanted to play 'Rick' in "Casablanca"?? RONALD REAGAN. Thank God he was not available.
For most girls, their first love (if they're lucky} is their father. My first love was Alan Ladd. I fell in love with him at the age of five or six when I saw him in Shane. It's so sad that he didn't know how extraordinary he was. Enjoyed watching this post! Thank you.
Sharon Newman I was in love with Desi Arnes when I was 4 or 5. I thought he was so good looking I never missed an episode of l love ❤️ Lucy.
There's a little boy in Shane, but you fall for the old man. Typical woman wanting what's not for her.
@Sharon Newman how many innocent crushes we young girls have in our youth all leading us toward Mr. Right in our adulthood. Whoever thinks your honesty was sick is an unfortunate individual that doesn't get youthful crushes. My first crush was at 6 years old...i saw him again at 46 and boy am i glad he wasn't interested back!!!
@@d.e.w.8676 love your comment. Very nice perspective. It's refreshing to see a reflective positive comment.
@@cynthiahughes1081 thank you!!
Alan Ladd filmed a movie in part in Gary Indiana. While he was there he stayed at my Uncles house, who was the Chief of Police at that time. He was the finest sort of gentleman you will ever meet. Very down to earth, polite, a genuine nice guy.
Sometimes life just wears you down, no matter who you are💔
Makes a lot of people cry.....that music....that scene
Alana Ladd one of the greatest actors of his time
The Proud Rebel,The Iron Mistress,and one of the greatest Western of all times Shane.What a great actor
He was also wonderful with Veronica Lake.
Alan Ladd was awesome! He was handsome and talented.
I remember “Shane” and as Allen’s son said it still brings tears to my eyes.
His name is spelt ALAN LADD, not Allen
Alan not allen
This documentary was made with a lot of love and empathy for a very complex but clearly golden hearted man, who started with communicating his feelings and standing up to his wife.
Yet, he managed to become one of the biggest stars of his era and left behind a loving family, I'm sure he was proud of. God rest his soul, and thank you for sharing.
Right on !! Enjoyed your perceptive comment very much !!
I love THE PROUD REBEL. Alan Ladd, David Ladd, and Olivia de Havilland are all wonderful in their roles. And Jerome Moross composed a beautiful score for this picture.
Hear! Hear! I could watch that movie over and over. I also liked "McConnell Story," with June Allison!
@@janeiwasduncan8463 Ditto that. Two of his best from the mid/late 50's that were both here on You Tube for a while, although I think they might have been taken down by now.
His son is such a nice man, a credit to his parents!
He was a dynamic actor. Had a fantastic face and his expressions were breath taking with that voice. The movie Shane was very touching I enjoy it very much. A lot of love shown
It is now 2019, I am 83 yrs old, and loved this one hour docu on Alan Ladd. Gerrific bio and loved the clip from 1953 (?} The Great Gatsby. I've wanted to see it again and it doesn't get shone. Best Gatsby ever.
Also: I missed Bontany Bay but saw Two Years Before the Mast. Thanks for this hour in my life.
The Great Gatsby with Ladd was the 1949 version. When Paramount was about to release the big budget 1974 version with Robert Redford, they suppressed the distribution of the 1949 prints, which got lost and were rediscovered 2012. Still not easy to get it on DVD. Unacceptable behavior by Paramount.
I got my Gatsby DVD online from Italy (but mind the region codes...) and I agree - Ladd is the best Gatsby (it's HIS story somehow - from rags to riches but unhappy!). Botany Bay was adapted from a Nordhoff/Hall novel (Mutiny on the Bounty...) and if you don't mind the protagonists speaking Italian and just want to watch Alan Ladd, it's free on RUclips. "Two Years before the Mast" used to be free on RUclips, too (in English), but it was removed.
Thank you Alan Ladd
for playing and starring in several good westerns, including
"SHANE".......the greatest western movie in the history of
movie-making.
R. I. P.
ALAN LADD
When I was a kid I watched him in shane and have always since then felt in him the protection and kindness of a father
"Rachel and the Stranger.. One of my favourite FILMS.MITCHUM, halarious. Handsome man, kind, genuine. Humble, loyal. A gem amongst drug filled Hollywood.
In Shane , he was never ran out of that valley, he just left after helping those homesteaders. He could not live with that killing. He was great in getting the ball rolling when dealing with those troublemakers and he ended the right way and above the call of duty.
Can't help trying to imagine Joe's and especially (!) Marian's reaction when little Joey gets home and tells them "Shane shot Wilson and the Rykers, then told me 'there's no living with a killing' and rode off towards the Grand Tetons..."
Alan Ladd was my absolutely favourite ever since I was a kid
Wonderful post, what a lovely legacy he has left with his family. He certainly was a great actor.
A man of few words, but heartfelt ones. 😍
When i discovered Alan Ladd I was in my early teens and he was already dead for a few yrs. I was devastated. Seems funny now, but they dont make actors like that anymore.
When 14 yrs old I used to poach fish in Hempstead Lake State Park, L.I. Early one morning, while hiding in the bushes, (to avoid the Ranger) I was about to cross the horse path when a horseman appeared. Waiting for him to pass, I was astonished to see it was Alan Ladd! After he had passed me ,(50 ft. or so). and doubting what I just saw, I impulsively called his name. He stopped, very casually turned around to face me and calmly replied; "yes, it's me'.
Asking for his autograph, [naturally,no pencil/paper] , he chuckled, and said he passed this way every Saturday, around this time. He was a big idol of mine, and that was an enormously thrilling experience for a 14 yr. old kid! I'm 82 now, and the entire memory is as sharp & vivid as if it happened yesterday.
No, I never got his autograph...and never saw him again after that thrilling chance encounter..sigh!
Man, I loved Alan Ladd...one of the greatest stars ever, How this actress ever had a complex, etc, was beyoung me. From a young kid until he died in 1964 (from the Carpetbaggers( I never tired of his films). My mother said he was the best actor and most handsome guy ever in film history!
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Tabula rasa what a wonderful story, so you get the autograph?
A Great documentary. Another LEGEND of the Hollywood Era. When Stars were Stars.Seemed a Genuine guy as well.
Shane is my favorite movie of all time. Alan Ladd also gave a great performance in the 1946 movie , OSS.
Yep best movie ever....
This was a nice portrait of Alan Ladd . He was a family man and for a guy who away at times making a film he still made time to spend with his kids and the horses . Shane is his most outstanding film and may had got another generation to watch it since it was used in Logan and one of his quotes from Shane . Yeah , I say this was nicely painted portrait of the man .
In my mind, Alan Ladd will always be Shane and I'll always remember the young boy Joey calling after his wounded hero as he rides away for ever.
Loved this handsome man.
Another great, handsome actor! He was a star! ❤️. 🌟
Shane is my best picture I ever saw. Alan ladd brilliant actor of all time.
Always wished
he had made
more movies
with Veronica Lake,!!
The best star documentary ever, now I want to see all his movies and remember Alan Ladd
Listen to the radio show he did...called Box 13. So fun to listen to.
To me the best theatrical biography ever.
Thank you for posting this biography of Alan Ladd. I Love classic movies. Thank you again.
Shane was incredible movie.
Alan was a great actor! "Shane" was superb! He came across as a kind ethical man? His best movie! "The Proud Rebel" was also a great move!
"Shane" did more to build virtue in men than any other film in modern times. Alan had the compassion no one else had. You saw it in his face...his countenance.
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Alan Ladd , a Great Actor. Loved Shane and all of his Pictures
Most folks don't know that Alan Ladd had a small part in that great Orson Welles classic "Citizen Kane. At the end of the film he was with a group of reporters sifting through the castle's crated treasures of the world looking for the elusive "Rosebud." He was the "shadowy" guy wearing the hat asking questions.
He's the one who said, "Rosebud."
One of the best! I have always told people that Alan Ladd was one of my favourite Actors ever, some people don't understand me until I make them watch one of my Alan Ladd movies I have on DVD, then they know why...:)
He worked so well with Veronica Lake. They were splendid!
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Yes, they were a great team. A bit like Bogie and Bacall.
Thomas Outt Two short actors who made one another look taller.
I remember watching Alan ladder films will my brothers and my lovely nan had a black and white photo of Alan ladd I think she fancied Alan ladd a nice man kind and tough a quiet man the type you could trust
My mother loved him. She saw nearly all his films
I was thst mom too who loved his movies.
He had a great voice and also a beautiful singing voice. He could have had a singing career.
One of the Greats, A True Superstar.
One of the greatest actor. Probably top 10.
This is such a great piece and it all started with Alan Ladd thank you for sharing this is really great
Alan Ladd, always put his heart and soul into every character he ever portrayed onto the Hollywood movie screen.
He was really shy and really sweet guy.
He did not let anything stop him from acting in movies.
not only a true professional but a decent individual
Well said and well put !!
As a young girl my daddy took me to a western with alan Ladd. I was hooked. I thought he was gorgeous. Even as a young child.
One of the most touching sensitive biographies of a gifted sensitive person who happened to be a great actor. I love how he put family above all. His character in Shane is one of the best in film . It's Hollywood "perfection" at its best ..appearances vs. reality The person was real. .I had read Jack Schaefer's book and when as a young person, I saw the movie., it was eerie how much Ladd's acting just personified the book's character. "You're not gonna drink that in here" ",,.....You got that right".......WHAM!!
This man was so amazing actor and love all his movies just saw Shane about six weeks ago love this man
Excellent actor- wonderful family
My wee mammy adored him! I have always known who he was because of her. She would say "oh look, it's ma fella! ❤️" in her broad Glaswegian accent. Brings back lovely memories of her, so thank you for this great video
Love mags
Alan Ladd had such gentle eyes and beautiful. face.He was my mothers favorite actor. I first saw him In Shane and developed my first crush on a movie star. Was about nine. I wish Turner classic movies would show his movies.
Many of his movies are available on DVD or blu ray. The black and white "film noir-ish" ones are full of atmosphere, in the Technicolor ones he looks so totally gorgeous, especially in "Shane".
when I was 12 - Alan Ladd was our hero.
As a boy, I saw a movie with Alan Ladd where he was shot dead in a swimming pool. It was the last scene of the movie. Someone was calling him to warn him of the potential danger. He would not answer the phone.
In your above Collection, there was a scene where Alan said, "Don't answer the phone. I was thinking this might be the movie, but it gave no name.
I loved the above collection. I also loved your interview with David Ladd. David brings to the screen a real feeling of life. Thanks, David, for sharing a real part of a great man's life.
About Alan's high. When he walked into any room, he was the tallest man in the room.
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I lived on Ladd Rd. in Michigan when I was growing up. Named after Alan Ladd, He was one of my idols
I live in MI. Never knew Ladd road was named after him
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Brilliantly actor, the film Shane is my all time favourite, who taught that dog how to act, incredible how he got up and moved slowly out of the way in the film Shane .
So sad that he struggled with drinking, but doesn’t take away what a great actor he was.
when i saw alan ladd, in shane , i was always a great fan of his,his voice i always thouight made him, it was sharp and commanding,, never will be forgotten, great man and actor.
Shane!!Shane!! I shall always remember that Film.
Shaaaaaane! Shaaaaaane! Come back. Aaaaaalan! Aaaaaalan! Come back. We need actors like you again ...
Janei was Duncan...That's funny how you did that "Shane " bit better that me, they do not make them like that today. ..it's sad that all of the actors in this Film are gone, even the little lad.
@@taraann7753 he was changing a tire and someone (probably a drunk) crashed into him. :(. His adult career was just getting started.
@@janeiwasduncan8463..yes so sad.
I'm a big fan of Virginia Mayo and she has said Alan Ladd was one of her favorite leading men.
I also reckon Virginia Mayo was underrated.
his films were watched many times and he was a cool guy in those films.
What a lovely post I missed his career growing up I really only remember him in Shane . What a pity he was really a great actor & father .
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I loved this story about Alan !
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,,. God bless Alan, xxxxxxx
You should do a feature on Alan's iconic on-screen pairing Veronica Lake.
I will always love Alan Ladd!
Ladd was a very kind human being...... I am a big fan of Audie Murphy... and once read that he thought very highly of Alan.....in one of his first pictures, he stared with Alan and Murphy said that Alan gave him the best advice when he arrived in Hollywood.......and that helped Murphy...(who by the way, had his own demons) deal with the Hollywood lifestyle......May they both RIP.
As I stated sometime during one of my comments,I am not a fan of d academy awards.However this has nothing to do with those who won d awards,because they deserve to,it's just that several who were also deserving of one were overlooked.One of those actors was Alan Ladd who definitely was a Hollywood icon and should have won an academy award for his legendary performance in Shane.RIP Allan Ladd!
When I was young we used to say" are you big and bad like Alan Ladd or are you short and punny like Mickey Rooney !
My dad had a saying......HE THINKS HE'S ALAN LADD.....then one day I said.....who is this Alan Ladd ? When I found out....I realized what he meant.
yes he was a much admired actor and person.
Great man and great star. He will be missed.
You speak the truth, Kemo Sabe !! :-)
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RICHARD GARCEA Alan Ladd has been gone since 1964 and people today have probably never even heard of him.
He had great charisma on scene. My mom loved him.
He starred in a lot of great movies plus his radio series Box 13 in the late 40's was also outstanding. Naturally "Shane" comes to mind, but the movies he starred in with Veronica Lake and his later pal William 'Chester A. Riley" Bendix were indicative of the star to come. My favorite is a western entitled "Whispering Smith". Great movie with Preston Foster.
Robert Preston, not Preston Foster. He later starred in The Music Man.
There’s no doubt that the horror of his mothers death affected this man . Who could forget that event.
Death is inevitable for all
@@catman8670 yes it is, but trauma isn’t.
@@catman8670 It were the circumstances of her death that deeply affected him, not merely the fact that she died. Watch the documentary again.
The love of my life when I was 12 years 🥰🥰🥰
Strength empathy and kindness that's Alan ladd
Captain Carey, USA.! Handsome talented man and that voice!
Alan Ladd... Errol Flynn... Tyrone Power ... The good old days are gone, and they won’t come back !!!
Ah yes the good old days!!!...i wonder why they are all dead of too much pills...alcoholism and depression...the good old days...
Christophe Pena
I’m talking about the movies they made, not about their private lives...
@@christophepena2212 I wouldn't include Power's demise here, he died from a hereditary heart ailment. All three were tremendous actors though.
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I get out too much !
That’s why I can COMPARE !!!
I loved him in all his films but especially "Boy on a Dolphin" with Sophia Loren where, in one scene, he had to stand on a small packing crate (which was of course out of the shot) in order to be taller than Sophia. That film was one of my favorites, especially after I saw it for the first time in Athens in the year 1957 when Greece was not a tourist destination and I seemed to be the only one wandering around the streets. Seeing that this film was being shown I went in. Of course I expected Greek subtitles but not that they would be posted all over the screen, wherever there was room and that the very lively audience would talk through the film as people recognized various sights and sites of the island where the film was photographed. It was a riot and despite that, or perhaps because of it, left a lasting impression.
Enjoyed reading your comment ! Thanks for sharing ! I've read that Robert Mitchum was originally signed to star in "Boy in a Dolphin" but backed out for some reason. The studio (Fox) had to find another leading man FAST and thus we got Ladd. Who i think did a fine job but my heart breaks for him in that he had to do things like stand in a ditch to make him as tall as his co-star (Sophia Loren). Poor fellow. But he was a very astute businessman and became VERY wealthy due to canny investments.
I remember that movie to loved it
@@jubalcalif9100 Sofia Loren had to stand in a ditch - the other way round it wouldn't make much sense... Director Negulesco clearly favored "new" star Loren and Ladd was unhappy in the midst of that gorgeous scenery (with Negulesco rather smitten by Loren's gorgeous physical attributes...). Ladd seems to have been polite toward Loren, but otherwise quite distant, which she never understood. That she was taller than him seemed no problem to her - after all, she was in love (later married him) with Italian producer Carlo Ponti, who was smaller and didn't mind a bit...