"He sink to the bottomless pit of despair only to rise again to a glory and happiness greater than any he had ever known," says the ad in this 1938 movie, "Ang Pagbabalik."
The movie starred Angel Esmeralda, Yolanda Marquez, Armando Cris, Mary Walter, Gregorio Ticman, Exequiel Segovia, Gerardo de Leon, under the direction of Carlos Padilla.
It was released and shown at Grand Theater, March 1, 1938.
Synopsis: Carmelo Pena, featherweight champion of the Orient, during his fight with "Kid Rainbow, “sees his wife winking at his opponent, during one of the intermission.
Flared by jealousy, Carmelo loses the fight, and eventually, his title. Conchita, his wife, a woman who is attracted by the new champion, decides to leave Carmelo and live with the new featherweight champion, "Kid Rainbow.''
Distraught and betrayed, Carmelo abandons the sport, his glory soon forgotten, and wanders aimlessly with a broken spirit.
One day, a devoted fan named Donaldo encounters him and, believing Carmelo still has greatness within him, brings him to his hacienda for strict training. There, Carmelo meets Rosita, Donaldo’s sister, and quietly falls in love with her. Bound by his supposed marriage to Conchita, he suppresses his feelings, though Donaldo, sensing his affection, investigates. Donaldo discovers that Conchita had previously married another man, making her union with Carmelo invalid. Keeping this to himself, he continues preparing Carmelo for a comeback.
Driven by gratitude to Donaldo and admiration for Rosita, Carmelo returns to the ring, regains his title, and learns that Conchita has died. Overjoyed, he declares his love to Rosita, who admits she has loved him since their first meeting. Their wedding is quickly arranged—but during the ceremony, Conchita suddenly appears alive. Just as the marriage is about to be stopped, Donaldo presents documents proving Carmelo’s marriage to Conchita was never legal. With the truth revealed, Conchita is escorted away, and Carmelo finally claims both his championship and the woman he loves.
"Ang Pagbabalik" (1938)
Parlatone Hispano-Filipino, Inc.
Release Date March 1, 1938/ Grand Theater
Story and Direction Carlos Padilla
Cast Angel Esmeralda, Yolanda Marquez, Armando Cris, Mary Walter, Gregorio Ticman, Exequiel Segovia, Gerardo de Leon
(Image- courtesy of Pinoy Kollektor)
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