Sunday, May 29, 2011

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 18: JOSE PADILLA, JR., NORMA BLANCAFLOR, LIRIO DEL VALLE IN "MISS PHILIPPINES" (1947)/ A FILM BY DR. GREGORIO FERNANDEZ/ UPDATED


"Miss Philippines" (1947)
LVN Pictures
Release Date: June 3-12, 1947/Dalisay Theater
Music Ariston Avelino
Story 
Eriberto A. Tablan
Director
 Gregorio Fernandez

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Norma Blancaflor, Lirio del Valle, Alfonso Carvajal, Jose Cris Soto, Lopita Tony Santos, Gregorio Fernandez, Engracio Ibarra




Did you know that many big names in Philippine Movies (LVN stars) appeared in cameo roles in the 1947 movie, Miss Philippines? The scene calls for the introduction of Lolita del Mar (played by Norma Blancaflor) who won the LVN Pictures next star for their upcoming project, Miss Philippines. Invited guests included stars and directors like Rogelio de la Rosa, Jaime dela Rosa, Mila del Sol, Ely Ramos, Rebecca Gonzales, Erlinda Cortes, Corazon Noble, Susana de Guzman, Manuel Silos, Ramon Estella and many more.


Norma Blancaflor and Jose Padilla, Jr. In "Miss Philippines" (1947)
(above and below)





 ---on the cover of Ilang-Ilang Magazine/ May 11, 1947---

2 comments:

  1. I saw the film clip months before, and I never get tired of watching it all over again. Ang kukulit kasi ng mga artistang nagsilitaw lalu na si Jaime dela Rosa :)

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  2. Maganda ang pelikulang ito. Salamat!

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