} Crítica Retrô: O Rebelde Orgulhoso (1958) / The Proud Rebel (1958)

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Monday, August 25, 2025

O Rebelde Orgulhoso (1958) / The Proud Rebel (1958)

 

Quando falamos sobre Alan Ladd, eu penso em filme noir, obviamente, porque ele fez alguns filmes do gênero, como “Capitulou Sorrindo” (1942). Mas eu principalmente penso em faroestes, pois ele foi o protagonista de “Os Brutos Também Amam” (1953), entre outros. Cinco anos após este filme icônico, Ladd e seu filho foram novamente para o Velho Oeste em “O Rebelde Orgulhoso”.

When we talk about Alan Ladd, I think of film noir, of course, as he starred in some films of the genre, like “The Glass Key” (1942). But I mainly think about westerns, as he was the lead of “Shane” (1953), among others. Five years after this iconic movie, Ladd took his son as an acting partner and left to the Old West once again in “The Proud Rebel”.

A época não é especificada, mas a ação se passa não muito tempo após a Guerra de Secessão (1861-1865). Vindo do Sul, John Chandler (Alan Ladd) ruma para o norte até Aberdeen em busca de um médico que desse um diagnóstico preciso do que tem de errado com seu filho David (David Ladd). O garoto parou de falar dois anos antes, depois de um grande trauma. O doutor Enos Davis (Cecil Kellaway) indica outro médico em Minnesota que talvez possa ajudá-los. Mas antes eles viverão uma aventura.

Time is not specified, but it’s not long after the American Civil War (1861-1865). Coming from the South, John Chandler (Alan Ladd) goes north to Aberdeen to find a doctor that can give a precise diagnosis of what is wrong with his son David (David Ladd). The boy stopped talking two years before, after suffering a massive shock. Dr Enos Davis (Cecil Kellaway) refers them to another doctor in Minnesota who can, maybe, help them. But first they’ll live an adventure.

Por causa de suas origens, Chandler é importunado por uma dupla de arruaceiros, os Burleigh, que tentam roubar seu cachorro, Lance. Eles começam uma briga e Chandler é injustamente acusado de beber e perturbar a ordem. Ele é condenado por um juiz a 30 dias na cadeia ou uma fiança de 30 dólares. Linnett Moore (Olivia de Havilland), uma mulher cujo caminho se cruzou com o dos Chandler, oferece para pagar a dívida em troca de Chandler trabalhar na fazenda dela. 

Because of his origins, Chandler is bothered by a duo of troublemakers, the Burleighs, who try to steal his dog, Lance. They get into a fight and Chandler is wrongly accused of drinking and disturbing the order. He is convicted by a judge to 30 days in jail or 30 dollars for bail. Linnett Moore (Olivia de Havilland), a woman whose path crossed with the Chandlers’, offers to pay the bail in exchange for Chandler working in her farm.

Linnett costumava cuidar de uma fazenda de 80 hectares com seu pai e seu irmão, mas desde que os dois homens morreram ela está sozinha na iniciativa. Ela planta cevada e tem alguns cavalos e vacas. Os Burleigh, seus vizinhos, têm um imenso rebanho de ovelhas que invadem sua terra, para depois serem mandadas de volta por Chandler, David e Lance, promovido a cão pastor.

Linnett used to take care of an 80-acre farm with her father and brother, but since the two men died she’s alone in the endeavor. She mainly grows barley and has some horses and cows. The Burleighs, her neighbors, have a huge flock of sheep which invade her land, only to be sent back by Chandler, David and Lance, now promoted to sheepdog.

Há algumas tomadas inspiradas neste faroeste em Technicolor, seja com Chandler arando a terra contra um pôr-do-sol brilhante ou ele e Linnett conversando e apenas suas sombras sobre o rio aparecendo na tela. Há até mesmo uma cena filmada de baixo para cima, com o teto do bar no enquadramento, para capturar os movimentos do cachorro! Enquanto isso, cores sóbrias fazem parte do figurino da solteirona Linnett - as roupas de Olivia foram feitas pela ganhadora do Oscar Mary Wills. 

There are some inspired shots in this western in Technicolor, be it with Chandler plowing the land against a bright sunset or he and Linnett talking and only their shadows on the river appearing on the screen. There is even a scene shot from below, with the bar ceiling in frame, to capture the moves of the dog! Meanwhile, sober colors make up the wardrobe for spinster Linnett - Olivia’s outfits were made by Oscar winner Mary Wills.

A crescente animosidade entre o Norte e o Sul, mesmo depois que a guerra terminou, é um tema que pode ser encontrado em diversos faroestes. Começando com o faroeste de 1918 “The Scarlet Drop” de John Ford, centenas de exemplos poderiam ser citados, mas eu tenho certeza de que qualquer cinéfilo já se deparou com alguns deles enquanto via filmes a trabalho ou lazer. 

The ongoing animosity between North and South, even after the war was over, is a theme that can be found in several westerns. Starting with John Ford’s 1918 western “The Scarlet Drop” from 1918, hundreds of examples could be cited here, but I’m sure that any film fan has encountered quite a few of them while watching movies for work or for fun.

David Ladd está muito bem como o personagem que é seu xará. Usando uma forma rudimentar de língua de sinais, ele consegue se comunicar mas não escapa do bullying. David tinha 11 anos quando “O Rebelde Orgulhoso” foi feito e por sua performance ele recebeu um Globo de Ouro de “Melhor Novato”. Ele continuou atuando e produzindo, inclusive se tornando executivo produtor sênior na MGM nos anos 90.

David Ladd is extremely good as a character who is his namesake. Using a rudimentary form of sign language, he is able to communicate but can’t escape the bullies. David was 11 when “The Proud Rebel” was made and for his performance he received a Golden Globe award for “Best Newcomer”. He kept on acting and producer, until he became a senior production executive at MGM in the 1990s.

Lance, o cobiçado cão pastor, é interpretado por King, um cão pastor que ganhou prêmios. Além dos Burleigh tentando roubá-lo, Lance também é desejado por um homem chamado Bates, que oferece a pequena fortuna de 200 dólares pelo cão - que Chandler recusa, afinal, o cão é companheiro fiel de David. Ter um animal de estimação traz benefícios de saúde para todas as pessoas, especialmente crianças com deficiências, sejam elas temporárias ou permanentes

Lance, the much-coveted sheepdog, is played by King, an award-winning sheepdog. Besides the Burleighs trying to steal him, Lance is also desired by a man called Bates, who offers a small fortune of 200 dollars for the dog - which Chandler refuses, after all, it’s David’s faithful companion. Having a pet brings health benefits to all people, especially children with disabilities, both temporary and permanent.

O grande Michael Curtiz dirigiu “O Rebelde Orgulhoso”. Ele conseguiu fazer um faroeste e um filme para toda a família. Curtiz se envolveu com o projeto quando seu vizinho em Malibu, o produtor Samuel Goldwyn Jr, foi até ele durante as férias para discutir o filme. Alan Ladd havia trabalhado com Curtiz como assistente no filme de 1935 “Capitão Blood” e eles se reconectaram após uma série de filmes indiferentes na carreira do ator. “O Rebelde Orgulhoso” foi um sucesso e continua sendo diversão para todos os públicos.

The great Michael Curtiz directed “The Proud Rebel”. Here he managed to do a western AND a family movie. Curtiz became associated with the project when his next-door neighbor in Malibu, producer Samuel Goldwyn Jr, approached him while on vacation to discuss the movie. Alan Ladd had worked under Curtiz as a grip in the 1935 “Captain Blood” and they reconnected after a series of indifferent films in the actor’s career. “The Proud Rebel” was a hit and remains entertaining for all audiences.

This is my contribution to the 2025 Legends of Western Cinema Week.

5 comments:

Quiggy said...

With the exception of Shane I don't think I've ever watched any other Alan Ladd westerns. I always preferred him in the film noir and crime genres. But this looks interesting.

Andrea said...

The Proud Rebel is a very good film, David Ladd is great and the chemistry between Alan Ladd as the taciturn Southerner and Olivia de Havilland as the sassy farmer is also good. A friend of mine bought the DVD of the film in 2020 when de Havilland died at the age of 104. Watching it I was reminded of "Shane", which I had seen as a teenager, I bought that DVD and thus started my very personal "Alan Ladd Revival". Towards the end of the fifties, Alan Ladd's star was rapidly waning, but among mostly rather mediocre movies of that period, "The Proud Rebel" really stands out.

Chloe the MovieCritic said...

I love Olivia de Havilland in everything I've seen her in and she is radiant in this. I love her perseverance while also being economical and kind. <3

Heidi said...

This one is most definitely going on my TBW list -- it looks great. Thank you so much for sharing! (Please just tell me that the dog is still ok in the end? 😶) So glad you were able to join LOWCW! 🌿

Rebecca Deniston said...

This movie is so underrated and so, so good.

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