Sypnosis---
The story of “Pighati” unfolds as a tragedy that could strike any family. Beautiful Silvia Ferrer (Lina Victoria), after unknowingly drinking drugged coffee, is found asleep in Don Alfonso’s bedroom. Upon discovering her husband kissing the young woman, Doña Isabel de Rivas (Angelita Rey) brings charges against Silvia. Doña Isabel hires Atty. Armando Vergel (Domingo Principe) to prosecute the case—unaware that he is not only Silvia’s lover but also the very man she herself is in love with.
One night, during a violent quarrel at home, Doña Isabel fatally stabs Don Alfonso. Silvia is accused of the crime and sent to prison. Ironically, the prison matron in charge of the women inmates is Aling Idad (Alma Bella), Silvia’s mother. Knowing her daughter’s innocence, Aling Idad resigns from her post and resolves to clear Silvia’s name. She confronts Doña Isabel, and in the heat of their argument, shoots her.
At the hospital, the dying Doña Isabel confesses to Armando that she alone was responsible for her husband’s death and that Silvia is innocent. With her confession, Silvia is finally freed.
On her way home, Silvia’s taxi stops for a funeral procession along Azcárraga and Rizal Avenue. To her shock, she sees Armando walking behind the hearse. Rushing to him, she learns the tragic truth—it is her mother’s funeral. Aling Idad had taken her own life after shooting Doña Isabel.
Months later, honoring Aling Idad’s last wish, Armando marries Silvia.
"Pighati" (1939)
Del Monte Pictures
Release Date October 26, 1939/ Grand Theater
Story Susana de Guzman
Direction Salvador Tinsay
Cast Alma Bella, Angelita Rey, Lina Victoria, Domingo Principe
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