"Rich with humanity...bold with sincerity... this heart-warming drama told to the melody, of Nicanor Abelardo's "Magbalk Ka Hirang"... of a lovely fishing village girl and a man loving each other by the muffled, thunderous beating of their hearts..." says the ad in this 1940 musical drama, "Magbalik Ka Hirang."
The story centers on Perla (played by Corazon Noble), a charming young woman from a quiet fishing village who captures the hearts of two close friends, Renato and Berto (portrayed by Octavio Romero and Bert Le Roy, respectively). Renato is gentle and reserved, while Berto is bold and outspoken. Renato loves Perla in silence, content to admire her from afar, whereas Berto tries to win her affection through daring and sometimes bothersome persistence.
Perla, however, secretly loves Renato, who lacks the courage to confess his feelings. Their hearts beat as one, yet neither dares to speak of their love. Trouble arises when a wealthy owner of a fishing cannery from Manila enters their simple world. Renato drifts away, but the enduring bond of true love—tested by distance and time—eventually leads him back to Perla once more.
The movie , directed by Lorenzo Perez Tuells, also starred Rosa Aguirre, Jaime Castellvi, Gloria del Mundo and Justina David.
It was released and shown at Grand Theater, March 14, 1940.
"Magbalik Ka Hirang" (1940)
Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.
Release Date: March 14-18, 1940/ Grand Theater
Director Lorenzo Perez Tuells
Cast Corazon Noble, Octavio Romero, Bert Le Roy, Rosa Aguirre, Jaime Castellvi, Gloria del Mundo, Justina David
Release Date: March 14-18, 1940/ Grand Theater
Director Lorenzo Perez Tuells
Cast Corazon Noble, Octavio Romero, Bert Le Roy, Rosa Aguirre, Jaime Castellvi, Gloria del Mundo, Justina David
"Movie flyers have been used by theater owners as promotional ads to drum up business for movies. They would print them up from materials provided by the studio, adding information on local screening times and locations. Although they were cheaply produced, many of the flyers were quite nicely designed and are now considered highly collectibles. In many cases the original films have been lost, making the surviving flyers the only visual record of numerous movies."
Corazon Noble, the mother of Jay Ilagan (ang tatay ba ni Jay si Angel Esmeralda?). Namatay din daw ito sa kamay ng mga Hapones noong giyera nang saksakin ng bayoneta.
ReplyDeleteMy mistake, hindi pala namatay noong panahon ng Hapon si Corazon Noble, pero totoo palang nabayoneta sa braso.
ReplyDeleteYes, tatay ni Jay Ilagan si Angel Esmeralda.
ReplyDeleteI think Mommy Cora aka Corazon Noble died around 1993 -- basta 1990s na sya namatay. and yes she retired after doing some more films in 1948. pero parang may movie sya in the 70s --- magaling pos sya at masarap amgluto. after leaving showbiz she just focused on being a mom and wife - specially nun nag work sa abroad si tatay Angel esmeralda.
ReplyDeleteI think Mommy Cora aka Corazon Noble died around 1993 -- basta 1990s na sya po namatay. and yes she retired after doing some more films in 1948. pero parang may movie sya in the 70s --- magaling pos sya at masarap amgluto. after leaving showbiz she just focused on being a mom and wife - specially nun nag work sa abroad si tatay Angel esmeralda.
ReplyDeleteMy mother was Gloria del Mundo. I have tried in vain to find any of her films, but she told me Sampaguita Pictures was destroyed during the war, and that there are no copies existing. Does any one know different. Gloria del Mundo is now 90 years old, but unfortunately no longer communicative.
ReplyDeleteMy mother the late Corazon Noble died in March 2001, it was my brother Jay who died in Feb of 1992
ReplyDeleteLeslie, I am working on a book on the 1945 Battle for Manila, and would like to talk with you about your mother. I have her 1945 war crimes deposition and her brother Vicente's deposition. Please message me through my Web site at www.jamesmscott.com, if you get this. Thanks so much. -- Best, James
ReplyDeleteHindi namay si Angel Esmeralda sa kamay ng mga Hapon. nakagawa pa nga siay ng movie noong 1954 ang ANG MANYIKA NG STA MONICA napanood ko pa iyon
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