POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: JAIME DE LA ROSA, NORMA BLANCAFLOR, WITH GIL DE LEON, OSCAR OBLIGACION, PRISCILLA CELLONA, NATY BERNARDO, JAIME CASTELLVI IN "PAROLA" (1949)/ UPDATED

"Parola" (1949)

LVN Pictures, Inc.

Release Date February 20- 27, 1949/ Dalisay

Direction Jose Climaco

Cast Jaime dela Rosa, Norma Blancaflor, Gil de Leon, Oscar Obligacion, Priscilla Cellona, Naty Bernardo, Jaime Castellvi

Set against the backdrop of an isolated and solitary lighthouse in a remote island, Parola tells of a man named Juan Moreno (Jaime dela Rosa) falsely accused of murder and sentenced to a jail term. Believed to have been drowned along with the other prisoners in a shipwreck on their way to a penal colony, Juan was swept away on an island where Mang Pekto (Gil de Leon) and his family had isolated themselves.

Pekto abandoned city life when he discovered his wife’s infidelity. He took refuge in this island with his daughters Lilian (Norma Blancaflor) and Estrella (Priscilla Cellona) and sister Lalia (Naty Bernardo).

After recuperating, Juan disguised himself as Juaning Marcelino. He soon fell in love with Lilian. However, Rolando (Jaime Castellvi), the captain of the ship that delivers supplies to the family, was also in love with Lilian. He found out Juan’s true identity and informed the authorities about it. Juan was arrested.

For a time, Juan’s case was reopened and with new evidence recovered, he was acquitted. Pekto and his family, on the other hand, went back to the city hoping to live a normal life. Juan and Lilian are eventually reconciled.

Stills: LVN Pictures

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POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 82: CARMEN ROSALES AND PANCHO MAGALONA IN "SIMPATIKA" (1949)/ UPDATED

"Simpatika"
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date February 20- 28, 1949/ Life
Direction Octavio Silos
Cast Carmen Rosales, Pancho Magalona

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 77: ROGELIO DELA ROSA, MILA DEL SOL, WITH EUSEBIO GOMEZ, ENGRACIO IBARRA, JUSINA DAVID, ARMANDO CANSECO, RITA AMOR, MIGUEL LOPEZ, TOMAS ESTEBAN, BAYANI & MENGGAY IN "MILYONARIA" (1949)/ UPDATED

"Milyonaria" (1949)

LVN Pictures, Inc.

Release Date February 21- 27, 1949/ Center

Story Susana C. de Guzman

Direction Gregorio Fernandez

Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Mila del Sol, Eusebio Gomez, Engracio Ibarra, Justina David, Armando Canseco, Rita Amor, Miguel Lopez, Tomas Esteban and Bayani & Menggay

Synopsis: Anita Amor (Mila del Sol) inherited a large sum of money and a flourishing newspaper and printing company from her late father, Don Pepe. The printing press is being managed by Don Pepe’s trusted man and editor Delfin Glorioso (Rogelio dela Rosa).

After years abroad, Anita arrives with companion and fiance Dr. Reyes (Eusebio Gomez). Her overseer and caretaker, Mang Gorio (Engracio Ibarra) briefs her of her father’s heroism during the war, his vast wealth, shows her and Dr. Reyes around and brings them to the printing press where they are introduced to the hardworking editor Delfin.

Delfin, who is deep in his work, ignores Anita's presence, which infuriates the lady. From then on, Anita is uncomfortable with Delfin and tells this to Mang Gorio.

The late Don Pepe is a philanthropist, cares for the poor and the needy and loves to donate to charitable institutions, while Anita is the exact opposite, who loves to splurge on dresses, gambles and spend lavishly. Before his death, Don Pepe instructs Delfin to continue his noble deeds and pass this on to his daughter.

Anita becomes more enraged when she sees her name in newspaper losing heavily in gambling. She castigates her editor, but the more Anita berates him, the more Delfin teaches her the social value of clean living.

Humiliated, Anita devises a plan to get even with Delfin. She fires Delfin’s male secretary. Anita disguises herself as Letty Carmona, a look-alike and distant relative of Anita. She changes her looks, wears eyeglasses and speaks with a native accents. She introduces herself to Delfin as her new secretary. Delfin is first hesitant, but Letty tries to convince Delfin that she is hardworking and capable of the job.

Though he has some reservation about Letty’s personality, he sets it aside. Delfin begins to fall in love with her and soon blossoms to a romance.

During a big party, Letty divulges her scheme and shames Delfin in front of her friends and visitors. Instead, it backfires and Delfin scolds and slaps her. He is deeply hurt of the revelation since he’s already in love with Letty/Anita.

He resigns from the company and stays out late most of the time drinking.

Job opportunities came when his former male secretary comes over with an offer similar to his former post. His new boss is likewise into charities and civic programs.

Anita later realizes her mistakes and tries to make amends to Delfin and family. Likewise, she dumps Dr. Reyes since she also realizes how much he loves Delfin.

To win back Anita, Dr. Reyes hatches an evil plan. He shoots Delfin and is critically wounded. Anita learns about the incident and seeks the medical help of Dr. Reyes. The doctor accedes on the condition that Anita marries him.

The operation is successful. Anita and Dr. Reyes decide to get married abroad. Delfin is informed later that the real boss he is working for is Anita.

Knowing that Anita will be leaving any moment now, he goes straight to the airport and intercepts Anita from Dr. Reyes. In a scuffle that ensues, the doctor draws his gun and aims at Delfin. “Sana pinatay na kita,” he blurts out (“I should have finished you off”). The timely arrival of the authorities prevents what would have been a tragic finale.

That’s the only time that Delfin and Anita learn about Dr. Reyes’ participation. The police authorities arrest the doctor and the two are reunited.

Delfin (Rogelio de la Rosa) and Anita (Mila del Sol) in their first meeting at the printing press office.

Delfin talks to his mother (Justina David) regarding Anita's unusual behavior.

Irked and angered over Delfin's interfering on her social activities.

A comic scene between Bayani (family driver) and Menggay (househelp)

Delfin and Anita in a riotous scene

Anita disguises as Letty, the new secretary

Delfin and Letty starting to have feelings towards one another

A song number

Letty in a heart to heart talk with Delfin's mother

Letty divulges her plan and shames Delfin

Delfin scolds and berates Anita

Dr. Reyes (Eusebio Gomez) plans an evil plot

Anita accedes to Dr. Reyes' condition to marry him

The final confrontation as Dr. Reyes draws and points a gun at Delfin

The two finally reunited

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 59: CARMEN ROSALES AND FERNANDO POE IN "CARMENCITA MIA" (1949)

"Carmencita Mia"(1949)
Par Productions
Release Date February 9- 15, 1949/ Manila Grand Opera House
Direction Paquito Bolero

Cast Carmen Rosales, Fernando Poe

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 96: CARLOS PADILLA, REYNALDO DANTE, EFREN REYES, WITH ANITA DE CASTRO, VIRGINIA MONTES, DOLLY GARCIA, ANDRES CENTENERA, DON DANON, SONNY PADILLA IN "ALAMAT NG PERLAS NA ITIM" (1949)/ UPDATED

"Alamat ng Perlas na Itim"
Lawin Pictures Inc.
Release Date: February 4-9, 1949/Center
Music Prof. Ramon Madrigal
Direction Consuelo P. Osorio
Cast Carlos Padilla, Reynaldo Dante, Efren Reyes/ Introducing Anita de Castro/ with Virginia Montes, Dolly Garcia, Andres Centenera, Don Danon, Sonny Padilla, Danilo Padilla, Luis Castelvi, Piching Osorio, Jose Luz Bernardo, Leonora Reyes, Greg Torres, Enrique Centenera, Minda Bernal, Rfino Ocampo, Engracio Ibarra, Tolindoy, Smile Bengco

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 91: TITA DURAN AND FRED MONTILLA, WITH MARIA CRISTINA, EDUARDO DEL MAR IN "ULILANG KALAPATI" (1949)/ UPDATED

"Ulilang Kalapati"
Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.
Release Date: March 12, 1949/Dalisay
Story Hilaria Labog
Direction Octavio Silos
Cast Tita Duran, Fred Montilla, Maria Cristina, Eduardo del Mar

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 87: CARMEN ROSALES AND ROGELIO DE LA ROSA IN "KAMPANANG GINTO" (1949)/ UPDATED

Kampanang Ginto was a triumph for Carmen Rosales who was earlier refused a screen test at LVN. She became a star in Sampaguita Pictures where she had a feud with Rogelio de la Rosa. She refused to speak with him for many years, during which he had become an LVN star. She agreed to make this film for LVN with Rogelio de la Rosa for a fee that made her the highest paid movie actress at that time. She turned in a shining performance and went on to make other films with the actor. (Source: Dona Sisang Filipino Movies)

"Kampanang Ginto"
LVN Pictures
Release Date: January 21-30, 1949/ Dalisay & Center
Direction Gregorio Fernandez
Cast Carmen Rosales and Rogelio de la Rosa

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 97: TITA DURAN, PANCHO MAGALONA, WITH TITO AREVALO, LUZ MAT. CASTRO, TESSIE MARTINEZ, ROBERTO ROSALES, PACO ROMERO IN "ALWAYS (KAY GANDA MO)" (1949)/ UPDATED

"Always (Kay Ganda Mo)"
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date April 1 1949/Life
Story Dr. Fausto J. Galauran
Music Tito Arevalo
Direction Eddie Romero

Cast Tita Duran, Pancho Magalona, Tito Arevalo, Luz Mat. Castro. Tessie Martinez, Roberto Rosales, Paco Zamora

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 124: JOSE PADILLA, JR., AMPARO KARAGDAG, WITH VIRGINIA MONTES, FRANKIE GORDON, DING TELLO, ANGEL SUNTAY IN "LIHIM NA BAYANI" (1949)/ UPDATED

"Lihim na Bayani" (1949)

Premiere Productions

Release Date January 1- 10, 1949/ Life

Direction Ramon A. Estella

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Amparo Karagdag, Virginia Montes, Frankie Gordon, Ding Tello, Angel Suntay

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 111: ROGELIO DE LA ROSA, CELIA FLOR, ARMANDO GOYENA, TESSIE QUINTANA IN "SA TOKYO IKINASAL" (1948)

"Sa Tokyo Ikinasal"
LVN Pictures
Release Date: December 20, 1948/ Dalisay
Direction Manuel Silos

Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Celia Flor, Armando Goyena, Tessie Quintana

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 110: JOSE PADILLA, JR. AND ESTER MAGALONA IN "MALIIT LAMANG ANG DAIGDIG" (1948)

"Maliit Lamang ang Daigdig"
Premiere Productions
Release Date December 10- 19, 1948/ Dalisay
Direction Consuelo P. Osorio

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr. and Ester Magalona

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 55: LINDA ESTRELLA, TEDDY BENAVIDEZ, MONA LISA, FERNANDO ROYO, BIMBO DANAO, WITH ROSA AGUIRRE, CRIS DE VERA, GIL DE LEON, JOSE TRONI, TOTOY TORRENTE, OSCAR OBLIGACION, SERAFIN GARCIA IN "SUNSET OVER CORREGIDOR (KRUS NG DIGMA)" (1948)/ UPDATED

"Sunset Over Corregidor (Krus ng Digma)"
X'OTIC Productions
Release Date: December 8, 1948/Times
Direction Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Linda Estrella, Teddy Benavidez, Mona Lisa, Fernando Royo, Bimbo Danao, Rosa Aguirre, Cris de Vera, Gil de Leon, Jose Troni, Totoy Torrente, Oscar Obligacion, Serafin Garcia

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 165: ROGELIO DE LA ROSA AND SIGRID GURIE IN "SWORD OF THE AVENGER" (1948)

"Sword of the Avenger" (1948)

Eagle Lion Films

Released thru Trans-Pacific Films

Release Date November 26- December 10, 1948/ Life

Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Sigrid Gurie/ Also Starring Ralph Morgan, Duncan Renaldo, Leonard Strong, David Leonard

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 164: VIDA FLORANTE, LEILA MORENA, ROSA ROSAL, PILAR PADILLA, FERNANDO ROYO, BIMBO DANAO IN "APAT NA DALANGIN" (1948)/ UPDATED

"Apat na Dalangin" (1948)

Nolasco Bros. Pictures

A Luis F. Nolasco Production

Release Date November 26- December 13, 1948/ Center

Direction Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Vida Florante, Leila Morena, Rosa Rosal, Pilar Padilla, Fernando Royo (in his first starring role), Bimbo Danao

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 163: JOSE PADILLA, JR., LILIA DIZON, ARMANDO GOYENA, WITH ALFONSO CARVAJAL, BAYANI CASIMIRO, LUIS SAN JUAN, ARMANDO CANSECO IN "KAAWAY NG BABAE" (1948)/ UPDATED

"Kaaway ng Babae" (1948)

LVN Pictures

Release Date November 20-29, 1948/ Dalisay

Story and Direction Nemesio E. Caravana

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Lilia Dizon, Armando Goyena, Alfonso Carvajal, Bayani Casimiro, Luis San Juan, Armando Canseco

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