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.


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5 comments:
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.
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.
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
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! 🌿
This movie is so underrated and so, so good.
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