LVN Producers of quality pictures presents to the public "Angelita (Ako'y Nagkasala)" their latest accomplishment which will rank as one of the best pictures ever produced to date in local motion pictures. It is a musical romance sweeping in its dramatic power and highly entertaining with its many melodious songs, spectacular dances and comedy touches. Following their established tradition of offering only to the public the best in local pictures. LVN has again teamed four stars of tremendous public appeal in their picture. Mila del Sol more alluring than ever is the leading lady while handsome Fred Cortes, the latest heartthrob discovery in Philippine moviedom attains full stardom as Mila del Sol's leading man. Pretty Ester Magalona also one of the latest discoveries of LVN plays second female role, while Reynaldo Dante plays the second male role.
"Angelita (Akoy'y Nagkasala)" is a story that has all the qualities of a picture that is well liked by Filipino audiences. It is about a girl reporter and her romance with Rogelio, dashing young inventor from the States who recently arrived in the islands only to find his mother and his cousin (Ester Magalona in dire need of financial assistance and to top it all the mother gets sick seriously and is about to die. How Rogelio and Angelita as sweethearts together with Ester Magalona and ReynaldoDante (who is also a reporter) manage together to overcome everything forms one of the most touching climaxes ever written for a local movie story.
Well-known supporting players are featured among them, Cecilio Joaquin, Amador Alegre, Vicenta Fernandez, Jose Luz Bernardo and Benny Mack.
"Angelita (Ako'y Nagkasala)" was directed by young, versatile, record maker Guillermo Icasiano, one of the most prolific directors in the Philippines today. The music was composed by none other than Francisco Buencamino Jr.
(The Tribune, February 13, 1941)
“Patawad” is LVN’s major dramatic release of the year, blending heartfelt emotion with lively comedy from Pugo and Togo. The film stars Purita Sta. Maria as a devoted, long-suffering wife and Reynaldo Dante as her wayward husband.
The story follows a man who has been crippled since
childhood and falls in love with a wealthy, ailing vacationer. Despite their
differences, they marry, but his new circumstances lead him to neglect and
misuse the love of his wife and the goodwill of her father. Their journey through
conflict, hardship, and forgiveness forms the core of this touching and
entertaining picture.
The movie was released and shown at Grand Theater, September 14, 1940.
A most beautiful and most touching story woven around the lives of three people who loved each other gloriously — a man behind iron bars, a blind beggar woman who left a home of wealth; and a little girl who brought them back together! Teodorico Santos' most loved novel among our Tagalog intelligentia becomes Mar. I. Esmeralda's greatest achievement!
Drama that will bring a lump to your throat —drama with all the exquisite restraint and finish which only real screen thoroughbreds possess — this Mar. I. Esmeralda gives you in what may be the Golden Picture of 1939!
(The Tribune, September 24, 1939)
The movie was released and shown at Grand Theater, October 1, 1939.
