Thursday, September 18, 2025

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: CARLOS PADILLA, ROSARIO MORENO, LINA VIOLETA, TOMASA ALVAREZ, JUANITO MARTINEZ IN "HIRAM NA LIGAYA" (1937)

"Hiram na Ligaya," a romantic drama directed by Octavio Silos, was adapted from the 1936 prize-winning story by Remigio Mat. Castro, first published in Liwayway magazine. Marketed as a delightful drama involving three individuals entangled in a love affair, it featured performances by Carlos Padilla, Rosario Moreno, Lina Violeta, Tomas Alvarez, and Juanito Martinez.

The movie was shown at Fox Theater, February 18, 1937.


"Hiram na Ligaya" (1937)
Parlatone Hispano- Filipino Production
Release Date February 18, 1937
Story Remigio Mat. Castro
Direction Manuel Silos
Cast Carlos Padilla, Rosario Moreno, Lina Violeta, Tomas Alvarez, Juanito Martinez


(Image, courtesy of Casa Grande)

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