Alicia I love this movie so much

Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

PamelaShort " Branded " is one of my favourite westerns, I really enjoy Alan Ladd's performance and the storyline in this solid Paramount film. Ladd's character Choya is a loner and a gunman, who becomes involved with bad guy Leffingwell. We quickly learn his ruthless plot, twenty-five years earlier the five year old son of the Lavery family, wealthy ranchers, was kidnapped. Always yearning for their son's return, Leffingwell convinces Choya to impersonate their long lost son, thus giving the two the chance to gain control of the Lavery estate. The Lavery's are fully convinced he is their son but Choya's conscience begins to kick in, he despises the whole plan and hates the rat who set it up. He confesses the truth to the Lavery's daughter and sets out to find their real son. This story is played out with the perfect balance of drama and plenty of good western action as expected. Alan Ladd superbly plays his character with plenty of sharp-edged dialogue and the mannerisms of the up-to-no-good loner are down pat. The film also provides very good performances given by Charles Bickford, Robert Keith, Mona Freeman, Peter Hansen and many other supporting actors. With outstanding cinematography and shot on colourful picturesque locations, "Branded" is a first class western film. I found this film very entertaining and highly suggest it is worthwhile watching for everyone who loves a good western story and the always popular Alan Ladd.

Michael O'Keefe Choya(Alan Ladd)is a drifter that shows up at the Lavery ranch. Mr. Lavery(Charles Bickford)is led to believe that Choya is his long lost son that was kidnapped some twenty-five years ago. He and his partner (Robert Keith)plan on conning Lavery out of his ranch and fortune. He is showered with affection from Mrs. Lavery(Selena Royle)and her daughter Ruth(Mona Freeman).The drifter now wants no part of the scheme to rob his "new family". Choya has second thoughts and heads to Mexico on a tip of the whereabouts of Tonio(Peter Hansen), the Lavery's real son. Nice western. Also in the cast: Joseph Calleia, Tom Tully and Milburn Stone.

sirjasonwright A fine western that was better than I expected It to be.Alan Ladd, although sometimes wooden puts In a good performance here. The cinematography and the colour process of this movie are outstanding. This western has a few good plot twists to make It stand out.The location scenery Is stunning too. Alan Ladd has something of a mystery persona here not unlike his role In Shane. The colours In this movie are very vivid and lifelike not at all garish as I thought they might be. This western has good support acting too, Charles Bickford plays his part with ruthless relish ala Big country. Robert Keith Is a shady slime ball who's demise In the film Is very fitting. This Is an out and out satisfying western and one I can thoroughly recommend.

NewEnglandPat One of Alan Ladd's lesser-known westerns is this adventure of a scheming outlaw with a conscience who sets out to solve the mystery of a lost son and return him to his parents. Of course, the mission is fraught with danger, from a partner and assorted crooks. After getting to know the missing lad's family, Choya's change of heart takes across the Rio Grande where the boy is being raised by a tough, mean outlaw who aims to keep the boy, using gun play if necessary to get his point across. The picture is helped by great scenery and several scenes show a realistic slice of ranch life and cattle drives. Ladd gets a great boost from Robert Keith, Charles Bickford and Joseph Calleia, and Mona Freeman, always tough and spirited, is pretty as she takes a fancy to the dashing outlaw who would be her brother.