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Monday, August 18, 2025

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: CELIA XEREZ BURGOS, LUIS AYESA, ARTURO SWANSON, MATIAS GARCIA, MONSERRAT GARCIA IN "ANG ASWANG" (1933)/ THE FIRST FILIPINO-SPANISH ALL TALKING PICTURE PRODUCED IN THE PHILIPPINES

The movie, "Ang Aswang," the first Filipino talking picture makes debut today at Lyric Theater.

The opening of "Ang Aswang" at the Lyric theater today marks a new era in the production of motion pictures in the Philippine Islands. The first all talking picture to be produced in these islands should command the attention and support of all citizens interested in the furtherance of native industry. George P. Musser, producer and director does not claim "Ang Aswang" to be flawless, but it is a big step that should have far reaching effects in the years to come and with this in mind the management of the Lyric theater presents its premier with pleasure. 

(The Tribune, January 1, 1933)

The movie, produced and directed by George P. Musser, starred Celia Xerez Burgos, Luis Ayesa, Matias Carcia, Arturo Swanson, Monserrat Garcia. 


"Ang Aswang" (1933)
Manila Talkatone, Inc.
Release Date January 1, 1933/Lyric
Produced and Directed by George P. Musser
Cast Celia Xerez Burgos, Luis Ayesa, Arturo Swanson, Matias Garcia





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