THE FIFTIES # 125: JOSE PADILLA, JR., ANITA LINDA, WITH RITA GOMEZ, PANCHO PELAGIO, DING TELLO IN GERARDO DE LEON'S "ANG SAWA SA LUMANG SIMBORYO" (1952)/ UPDATED

"Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo" (1952)

Premiere Productions

Release Date November 20-30, 1952/ Life 

Serialized in Mabuhay Komiks

Story Amado Yasona

Direction Gerardo de Leon

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Anita Linda, Rita Gomez, Pancho Pelagio, Ding Tello

Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo was serialized in Mabuhay Komiks in 1951 to 52. Written by Amado Yasona and illustrated by Tony Zuniga and later by Hugo Yonzon, the novel was so popular that the great Filipino director Gerardo de Leon was inspired to adapt it into film. The movie was adjudged Best Picture, the first recognition award given by the then recently launched Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards.

The story is set during the Spanish era in the Philippines. The peasant Tulume joins the band of outlaws after the Guardia Civil kills his wife. After sometime, the authorities kill the leader of the outlaws. Marta, daughter of the slain leader influences the gang to vote for Tulume as the next leader. This is because Marta is in love with Tulume. As the new leader, Tulume is entrusted with an amulet that controls Lingkis, the giant python that guards the treasure in the old dome. After a while, Sabel, a pretty lass, accidentally joins the outlaws. She and Tulume fall in love with each other, to the great anger of Marta. Tulume is forced to relinquish his position as leader. He and Sabel try to live peaceful lives, but the authorities discover their true identity and they are again pursued by authorities. For Sabel's safety, he seeks the help of Marta in exchange for the treasure being guarded by the giant python.

Source: Filipiniana.net
by Dennis Villegas

see Pinoy Komiks Made into Movies#1

Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo/
Nobela ni Amado C. Yasona/ Guhit ni Tony Zuniga/
Mabuhay Komiks/ Blg. No.1/ Setyembre 11, 1951

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2000 Tanging Yaman (Regal Films)

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1997 Rizal Sa Dapitan (Mov-Pix)1996 Mumbaki (Viva Films)

1995 Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (Reyna Films)

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1993 Masahol Pa Sa Hayop (4-N Films)

1992 Ikaw Pa Lamang Ang Minahal (Reyna Films)

1991 Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M. (MRN Films)

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1989 Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit (Regal Films)

1988 Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (Regal Films)

1987 Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig (Viva Films)

1986 Gabi Na Kumander (Viva Films)

1985 Paradise Inn (Amazaldy Filiris)

1984 Ang Padrino (FPJ Productions)

1983 Karnal (Cine Suerte, Inc.)

1982 Cain at Abel (Cine Suerte, Inc.)

1981 Kumander Alibasbas (JE Production)

1980 Aguila (Bancom Audiovision)

1979 Jaguar (Bancom Audiovision)

1978 Pag-Puti Ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak (VS Films)

1977 Bakya Mo Neneng (JE Productions)

1976 Minsa’y Isang Gamo-Gamo (Premiere Production)

1975 Maynila... Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag (Cine Manila Artist)

1974 Tinimbang ka Ngunit Kulang (Cine Manila Artist)

1973 Nueva Viscaya (Roda Films)

1972 Kill the Pushers (JE Production)

1971 Lilet (Velarde and Associates)

1970 Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (FPJ Productions)

1969 Pinagbuklod Ng Langit (Sampaguita Pictures)

1968 Igorota (Nepomuceno Production)

1967 Kapag Puso’y Sinugatan (Virgo Production)

1966 Ito Ang Pilipino (Emar Pictures)

1965 Ang Daigdig Ng Mga Api (Arriva films)

1964 Geron Busabos (Emar Pictures)

1963 Sigaw ng Digmaan (FPJ Productions)

1962 El Filibusterismo (Arriva Films)

1961 Noli Me Tangere (Arriva Films)

1960 Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (Premiere Production)

1959 Biyaya Ng Lupa (LVN Pictures)

1958 Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Daigdig (PMP)

1957 Kalibre .45 (Premiere Production)

1956 Luksang Tagumpay (LVN Picutres)

1955 Higit Sa Lahat (LVN Pictures)

1954 Salabusab (Premiere Production)

1953 Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhay (LVN Pictures)

1952 Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo (Manuel Vistan Jr)

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RIP, ANITA LINDA, 95/ SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

The great Anita Linda in Gerardo de Leon's "Sisa" (1951)

MANILA, Philippines – Veteran actress Anita Linda passed away Wednesday morning. She was 95. 

The news came from director Adolf Alix Jr., who directed her films "Adela" and "Circa." In a Facebook message to Philstar.com, Alix said the actress died of breathing difficulty at home.In the director's Facebook account, Adolf said Anita was like a grandmother to him. 

"This is a very sad day for me. I am trembling as I am gathering my thoughts... She is like my Lola and part of my family," he said. 

"The great Anita Linda has passed away this morning at 6:15 AM at 95. Prayers for her soul."

He also sent his condolences to the family of the then "oldest active actress in the industry."

"My condolences to her family and her children, Francesca Legaspi and Fred Osburn," Adolf said. 

The sad news was confirmed by Anita's daughter Francesca Legaspi in a text message sent to The STAR.

"She passed away this morning at home. (She had) difficulty of breathing,” Francesca said.


Throughout her acting career, Anita won different awards locally and internationally, including Best Actress at the Asia Pacific Film Festival Award in Taiwan for the film "Lola." Anita, whose real name is Alice Lake, was born on November 23, 1924, a few years younger than the Philippine cinema, which recently celebrated its 100th year.  As such, in 2019, the Film Development Council of the Philippines recognized Anita at the “Sandaan: Dunong ng Isang Ina” event commemorating the 100 years of Philippine cinema.

Source: The Philippine Star

Autograph signing, during launching of the Commemorative Stamp celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of National Artist for Film, Gerardo de Leon,  September 12, 2013 at Leandro Locsin Auditorium, Intramuros, Manila.

"There is no doubt as to (Anita) Linda's artistry and generosity. She has gracefully aged with Philippine cinema, witnessing the film industry rise, fall, and rise again through the years, still eagerly inhabiting roles with an unwavering zest whenever called upon...

Adela (Linda's latest movie) works solely because of Linda's terrific performance. Linda is an actress who can tell stories with a mere movement of her lips, or a momentary flicker of her eyes...

Linda, with a subtle trembling of her eyebrows, the sudden flowing of helplessly restrained tears, and coupled with the vast experience of portraying a wide array of characters ranging from a mother gone insane with the loss of her kids (in de Leon's Sisa) to a forgotten movie actress (in O'Hara's Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata), has done enough to turn mundane into magical. Adela might very well be Alix's best film to date. Alix has Anita Linda to thank for that..." (by Francis Cruz)
http://oggsmoggs.blogspot.com/2008/07/adela-2008.html

Anita Linda (born Alice Lake; November 23, 1924) is a two-time FAMAS award-winning and Gawad Urian award-winning actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly roles. At the age of 74, she became the oldest actress to ever win a FAMAS award, when she was named Best Supporting Actress for Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata.

Linda was born in Pasay City, the daughter of a mining engineer. She was cast in her first film by director Lamberto Avellana in Tia Juana. The film was completed shortly before the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, but released only in 1943. With the film studios being shut down for the duration of the war, Linda spent the war years performing on bodabil at Avenue Theater in Manila. After the war, Linda was cast again by Avellana, this time in Sekretang Hong Kong (1947). She was cast in her first leading role in Alyas Sakim (1947).

Sekretang Hongkong (1947)- Stars Pugo and Togo, Anita Linda , Domingo Principe, Rolando Liwanag, Engracio Ibarra, Tony Camonte/ Directed by Atty. Ricardo S. Balatbat

Alias Sakim (1947)- Stars Leopoldo Salcedo, Anita Linda, Lilia Dizon, Quiel Segovia, Fernando Royo, Lopito/ Directed by Atty. Ricardo S. Balatbat

Hiram na Pangalan (1948)- Stars Jose Padilla, Jr., Anita Linda, Fernando Royo, Efren Reyes, Virginia Montes/ Directed by Ramon A. Estella

Wala na Akong Luha (1948)- Stars Carlos Padilla, Anita Linda, Fernando Royo, Mary Walter, Amparo Aquino, Efren Reyes, Virginia Montes/ Directed by Eduardo De Castro

Suwail (1949)- Stars Anita Linda, Reynaldo Dante, Nora Madrid, Lopito, Rino Bermudez, Amelita Sol/ Introducing Ramon D' Salva/ Directed by Eduardo De Castro

Punglo at Pag-ibig (1950)- Stars Jose Padilla, Jr., Anita Linda, Lopito, Fred Santos, Patria Plata/ Directed by Ramon A. Estella

In 1951, Linda portrayed the titular character in Gerardo de Leon’s Sisa, a film based on the tragic character in Jose Rizal’s novel Noli Me Tangere. The role garnered her Best Actress Maria Clara award (a pre-cursor of the FAMAS). De Leon then cast Linda in Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952), a role for which Linda would be nominated for a FAMAS Best Actress Award.

3 Balaraw (1950)- Stars Jose Padilla, Jr., Anita Linda, Fred Santos, Luz Kahanding, Ramon D'Salva/ Directed by Cesar Gallardo

Sisa (1951)- Stars Anita Linda, Reynaldo Dante, Eddie del Mar, Eddie Infante, Nati Rubi, Pancho Pelagio, Ruben Rustia/ Directed by Gerardo De Leon

Kapitan Bagwis (1951)- Stars Anita Linda, Efren Reyes, Lopito, Oscar Keese, Patria Plata/ Directed by Cesar Gallardo

Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952)- Stars Jose Padilla, Jr., Anita Linda/ Directed by Gerardo De Leon

Tatlong Kabanata sa Buhay Ko (1952)- Stars Anita Linda, Danilo Montes, Patria Plata, Amparo Karagdag/ Directed by Eddie Infante

Buhay Alamang (1952)- Stars Fred Montilla, Anita Linda, Mona Lisa, Tito Arevalo

Looban (1953)- Stars Leopoldo Salcedo, Anita Linda, Elvira Reyes, Ramon D'Salva, Joe Ramos/ Directed by Ben Calasanz

Guwapo (1954)- Stars Anita Linda, Reynaldo Dante, Lopito, Carol Varga, Ramon D'Salva, Vicente Liwanag/ Directed by Teodorico C. Santos

In the 1970s, Linda gained renewed critical acclaim in maternal roles she essayed for director Lino Brocka in Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974), Tatlo Dalawa Isa (1974) and Jaguar (1979). She would win the FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Award for Tatlo Dalawa Isa Linda would also be nominated for the Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress Award for Jaguar, which was nominated for the Palme d’Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival.

Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa (1974)- Stars Jay Ilagan, Perla Bautista, Hilda Koronel, Anita Linda, Lolita Rodriguez, Mario O'Hara, Mary Walter/ Directed by Lino Brocka

Takaw Tukso (1987)- Stars Anna-Marie Gutierrez, Gino Antonio, Julio Diaz and Jaclyn Jose/ with Anita Linda

Linda would appear in several leading films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Mike de Leon’s Sister Stella L (1984),Chito Rono’s Itanong Mo sa Buwan, Brocka's Gumapang ka sa Lusak (1990), and Mario O’Hara's Ang Babae sa Bubungnang Lata (1998). For her portrayal of an aging film actress in the latter film, Linda would receive her second FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Award. In 1987, Linda also won a Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actress award for Takaw Tukso.

In her eighties, Linda has remained active in the film industry, appearing in such films as Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita (2004) , Ouija (2007) and more recently Adela (2008).
Source: Wikipedia

FAMAS 1977: "BAKYA MO NENENG" (BEST PICTURE)

"Bakya Mo Neneng" (1977)
JE Productions
Screenplay Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagahastian
Cinematography Fredy Conde
Music Ernani Cuenco
Direction Augusto BuenaventuraCast Joseph Estrada, Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Gloria Sevilla, Angelo Castro, Jr., Ramon D'Salva, Angelo Ventura, Romy Medalla, Ernie Zarate, Olivia Sanchez, Ernie Ortega, Francisco Cruz, Paquito Salcedo

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THE 26th FAMAS AWARD WINNERS

Best Picture - Bakya Mo Neneng (JE Productions)

Best Actress - Susan Roces (Maligno) (Rosas Productions)

Best Actor - Dolphy (Omeng Satanasia) (RVQ Productions)

Best Supporting Actress - Armida Siguion-Reyna (Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan)

Best Supporting Actor - Mat Ranillo III (Masarap, Masakit Ang Umibig)

Best Director - Augusto Buenaventura (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Child Performer - Nino Muhlach (Tahan Na Empoy, Tahan)

Best Story - Ruther Batuigas (Hostage: Hanapin Si Batuigas)

Best Screenplay - Augusto Buenaventura and Diego Cagahastian (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Cinematography - Fredy Conde (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Editing - Edgardo Vinarao (Hostage: Hanapin Si Batuigas)

Best Theme Song - Ryan Cayabyab (Masikip, Maluwang...Paraisong Parisukat)

Best Musical Score - Ernani Cuenco (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Sound - Gregorio Ella (Bakya Mo Neneng)

Best Production Design - Laida Perez (Mga Bilanggong Birhen)

Best Musical Picture - Pag-ibig Ko'y Awitin Mo

Best Comedy Picture - Little Christmas Tree (FPJ Productions)

Special Awardee:

Lifetime Achievement Award - Gerardo de Leon

Hall of Fame Awardee:

Premiere Productions, Inc. - Producer

1976 - Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo

1960 - Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

1957 - Kalibre .45

1954 - Salabusab

1952 - Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo

Other Awards:

Loyalty Award - Tino Lapuz

Special Sound Effects - Jun Martinez

Best Still Photography - Charles Peralta

Best Performance in a Standard Role (neither leading or supporting) - Boyet Orca

(Data source: James de la Rosa/ Pelikula atbp)

"Maligno" (1977)

Rosas Productions

Story and Direction Celso Ad. Castillo

Cast Susan Roces, Dante Rivero, Celia Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Mary Walter, Ben Rubio, Joonee Gamboa, Lily Miraflor, Dave Brodett, Olivia O'Hara

"Omeng Satanasia" (1977)

RVQ Productions

Direction Frank Gray, Jr.

Cast Dolphy, Babalu, Azenith Briones, Jerry Pons, Dely Atay-Atayan, Metring David, Georgie Quizon, Maricel Soriano

"Tahan Na Empy, Tahan (1977)

Lotus Films, Inc.

Story and Screenplay Jose Dalisay, Jr.

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Music Ernani Cuenco

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Nino Muhlach Snooky, Alicia Alonzo and Armida Siguion-Reyna/ with Rosa AGuirre, Lorli Villanueva,, Orlando Nadres, Rodel Naval/ Special participation of Mario O'Hara/ Introducing Allan Ronald Muhlach

"Masarap, Masakit... ang Umibig" (1977)

Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.

Story and Screenplay Orlando Nadres

Music Lutgardo Labad

Direction Elwood Perez

Cast Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Mat Ranillo III/ Introducing Ma-an Hontiveros/ with Anita Linda, Amado Cortez, Lily Miraflor, Lillian Laing, , Sandy Garcia, Cloyd Robinson and Laila Dee

"Mga Bilanggong Birhen" (1977)

Perafilms, Inc.

Story and Screenplay Mario O'Hara

Music Ryan Cayabyab

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Direction Mario O'Hara and Romy Suzara

Cast Alma Moreno, Trixia Gomez, Rez Cortez, Arminda Siguion-Reyna, Mario Montenegro, Barbara Luna, Ruffy Mendoza and Leroy Salvador/ with Monang Carvajal, Rodel Naval/ Introducing Panggoy Francisco

"Pagibig Ko'y Awitin Mo" (1977)
Lea Productions
Direction Luis Enriquez
Cast Nora Aunor, Eddie Rodriguez, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Marilen Martinez, Carida Sanchez, Ariosto Reyes Jr., Ruben Rustia, J. Antonio Carrion

"Little Christmas Tree" (1977)

FPJ Productions

Story Pablo Gomez

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Nora Aunor, Chicahy, Dencio Padilla, Bibeth Orteza, Jimmy Santos

FAMAS 1952: "SAWA SA LUMANG SIMBORYO" (BEST PICTURE)

"Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo" (1952)

Premiere Productions

Release Date November 20-30, 1952/ Life 

Story Amado Yasona

Direction Gerardo de Leon

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Anita Linda, Rita Gomez, Pancho Pelagio, Ding Tello

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THE 1st FAMAS AWARD WINNERS

Best Picture - Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo (Premiere Productions, Inc. & Manuel J. Vistan Productions)

Best Actress - Alicia Vergel (Basahang Ginto) (Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.)

Best Actor - Ben Perez (Bagong Umaga) (Premiere Productions, Inc.)

Best Supporting Actress - Nida Blanca (Korea) (LVN Pictures, Inc.)

Best Supporting Actor - Gil de Leon (Korea) (LVN Pictures, Inc.)

Best Director - Gerardo de Leon (Bagong Umaga) (Premiere Productions, Inc.)

Best Screenplay - Cesar Amigo and Eddie Romero (Buhay Alamang) 

Best Photography - Emmanuel Rojas (Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo) (Premiere Productions)

Best Musical Score - Julio Esteban Anguita (Kalbaryo Ni Hesus) (Lebran Productions)

Best Sound - Charles Gray (Kalbaryo Ni Hesus) (Lebran Productions)

"Basahang Ginto" (1952)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date August 13-22, 1952/ Life Theater

Story Mars Ravelo

Direction Mar S. Torres

Cast Pancho Magalona, Alicia Vergel, Mtyrna Delgado, Aruray, Tony Cayado, Jose de Villa, Aring Bautista, Horacio Morelos, Maria Ballesteros, Dolores  Crescini, Dely Magpayo, Jose Salameda, Eddie Garcia, Herminia Caranea

"Korea" (1952)

LVN Pictures

Release Date March 31- April 9, 1952/ Dalisay

Story Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino, Jr.

Direction Lamberto V. Avellana

Cast Jaime de la Rosa, Tony Santos, Alfonso Carvajal, Gil de Leon, Johnny Reyes, Oscar Obligacion, Arturo Moran, Leroy Salvador, Miguel Lopez, Mario Roldan/ co-starring Milagros Naval and Nida Blanca

"Buhay Alamang (Paglukso'y Patay)" (1952)

Lebran Productions

Release Date September 2, 1952/ Life

Direction Enrique Moreno (Eddie Romero)

Cast Fred Montilla, Anita Linda, Mona Lisa, Tito Arevalo

"Kalbaryo ni Hesus" (1952)

Lebran Productions

Release Date March 26- April 4, 1952/ Life

Production Design Carlos V. Francisco

Direction Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Jennings Sturgeon, Norma Blancaflor, Elvira Reyes, Carol Varga, Fernando Royo, Ben Rubio, Juan Monteiro, Teddy Benavides, Africa de la Rosa, Lupe Velasco, Andres Centenera, Cecilio Joaquin, Ramon D'Salva, Rita Rivera, Bert Olivar, Don Danon, Manuel Barbeyto, Oscar Keese, Ric Bustamante and many others