Now it can be told that the Filipino motion picture enterprise has deservedly reached a level of comparative perfection with Carlos Vander Tolosa's inspired creation, "Dalaga— Isang Ngiti Lamang," a Filippine Films production. This P100, 000.00 production which marks the crowning achievement of Carlos Vander Tolosa as the country's foremost director has the magnificence of a truly unforgettable screenplay. "Dalaga" starts its regular showing at the Grand theatre today.
Ely Ramos and Norma Blancaflor, supported by a distinguished cast composed of Mina de Gracia, Angel ita (Rhunaba) Rey, Precioso Palma, Nati Rubi, Juanita Angeles, Vicente Ocampo and hundreds of extras, reap their biggest actingtriumph. Under the knowing guidance of Carlos Vander Tolosa who wrote and directed the screenplay, these two notable films personalities easily surpass all their previous performances and emerge dominantly fluent in their respective portrayal of the leading characters.
"Dalaga" as the glorification of Filipino films productions teems with drama, romance, music, comedy, pageantry and all other highly entertaining aspects in a style and manners that outranks all those vehicles locally produced before. It starts the trend of local films towards lavishness and artistry. Such embodiments as a complete Moro operetta and fashion shows forecast the future trend of the Filipina dress are only two of the highlighting phases of this ambitious Filippine Films productions. Musical direction was under the expert handling of Ariston Avelino, with the assistance of Alejo Valdez and Julio Esteban Anguita.
Fifteen gigantic sets varying from a typical Moro village to the whole deck of a ship were built at the Filippine Films studios at great expense. These sets were used in shooting the many big scenes which greatly enhance the glory of this production.
(The Tribune, December 15, 1940)
"Dalaga (Isang Ngiti Lamang!)" (1940)
Filippine Films
Release Date December 15, 1940/ Grand Theater
Music Ariston Avelino
Direction Carlos Vander Tolosa
Cast Ely Ramos, Norma Blancaflor, with Mina de Gracia, Angelita (Rhumba) Rey, Precioso Palma, Nati Rubi
(Image, courtesy of Pinoy Kollektor)
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