MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: ARSENIA FRANCISCO, JOSE PADILLA, JR., SILVIA ROSALES, WITH PACITA DEL RIO, ANGELICA REY, FERNANDO ROYO, PRECIOSO PALMA IN "LIHIM NG KAPATID" (1940)

"What is the secret locked in jer heart that made out of her life a roasry of pain and suffering?, says that ad in this 1940 drama, "Lihim ng Kapatid."

Jose Padilla Jr. gives an admirable performance as a lawyer deeply in love with a woman (played by Arsenia Francisco) who, just days before their wedding, meets a tragic fate that leads to her imprisonment and years of anguish and suffering. Written by Augusto Revilla, the movie unfolds with gripping scenes and emotionally charged moments that strike the heartstrings, stirring deep sympathy and powerful emotion throughout this moving film.

It also starred Silvia Rosales, Pacita del Rio, Angelita Rey, Fernando Royo, Precioso Palma, Marcial Noguera, Mercedes de Gavino, Joaquin de San Agustin and Jose del Prado, under the direction of Bernie Nolasco.

It was released and shown at Grand Theater, February 22, 1940.

"Lihim ng Kapatid" (1940)

Excelsior Pictures, Inc.

Release Date February 22, 1940/ Grand Theater

Story Augusto Revilla

Music Constancio de Guzman

In charge of Production Luis F. Nolasco

Direction Bernie Nolasco

Cast Arsenia Francisco, Jose Padilla, Jr., Silvia Rosales, withPacita del Rio, Angelita rey, Fernando Royo, Precioso Palma, Marcial Noguera, Mercedes de Gavino, Joaquin de San Agustin and Jose del Prado