OCTOBER 13, 1954: MRS. FERNANDO POE CARRIES ON!

In 1954, Bessie Kelly-Poe, the widow of Fernando Poe, Sr., "carries on the brave fight for her late actor-director husband who had tried to save her from the worries of movie work. She starts out anew with Fernando Poe Productions and finds it tough for a newcomer like her to raise capital."

Mrs. Poe tells it all in the article below...

Kislap-Graphic magazine/ October 13, 1954
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Her initial production venture, "Multo sa Opera" however didn't fare well in the box-office.

"Multo sa Opera" (1954)- Stars Leopoldo Salcedo/ Introducing Nina Navarro/with Tony Mogueis, Lydia Resma, Ching Macabasco/ Guest Stars-Ben Perez, Elvira Reyes/ Directed by Mario Barri

see link: "Multo sa Opera" (1954): FPJ's First Movie Appearance?

MOVIE REMAKES # 4: "PARUPARONG BUKID" (1938 and 1958)

"Paroparong Bukid" (1938)

Sampaguita Pictures Inc.

Release Date: May 31- June 12, 1938/ Grand Theater
Story Catalino V. Flores

Director Octavio Silos
Cast Elsa Oria, Rudy Concepcion, Teddy Banavides, Nati Rubi, Soledad Aquino, Jose Gonzales

"Paruparong Bukid" (1958)

Sampaguita Pictures Inc.

Release Date: 1958/ Life Theater
Story Catalino V. Flores

Director Armando Garces
Cast Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Dolphy, Daisy Romualdez, Eddie Garcia, Etang Discher, Boy Planas, Venchito Galvaez, Ely Roque, Luis Castro, Jaime Javier, Vic Guevarra, Lilibeth Perez

MOVIE REMAKES # 3: "PAKIUSAP" (1940 and 1959)

"Pakiusap" (1940)

Excelsior Pictures, Inc.
Release Date: March 28- April 3, 1940/ Grand Theater

Director Octavio Silos

Cast Rosario Moreno, Rudy Concepcion, Sylvia Rosales, Franco Garcia, Pedro Faustino, Naty Bernardo

"Pakiusap" (1959)

Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date: March 28- April 3, 1940/ Grand Theater
Story Luis Nolasco
Music Constancio C. de Guzman

Director Conrado Conde

Cast Dolphy, Amalia Fuentes, Juancho Gutierrez, Daisy Romualdez, Panchito ALba, Priscilla Valdez, Boy Planas, Horacio Morales, Cesar Reyes, Isa Rinio, Aring Bautista, Santiago Buenas

MOVIE REMAKES # 2: "BITUING MARIKIT" (1937 and 1957)

"Bituing Marikit" (1937)

Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date: December 12-20, 1937/ Savoy Theater

Director Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Elsa Oria, Rogelio dela Rosa, Ely Ramos, Silvia Rosales, Teddy Benavides, Nati Rubi, Billy Vizcarra

"Bituing Marikit" (1957)

Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date: March 20-29, 1957/ Life Theater

Director Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Dolphy, Amalia Fuentes, Juancho Gutierrez, Daisy Romualdez

MOVIE REMAKES # 1: "MADALING ARAW" (1938 and 1958)

"Madaling Araw" (1938)

Sampaguita Pictures Inc.

Release Date: October 11-25, 1938/ Metropolitan Theater

Director Carlos Vander Tolosa
Cast Elsa Oria, Ely Ramos, Yolanda Marquez, Teddy Benavides, Ernesto la Guardia, Precioso Palma, Manuel Eloriaga, Nati Rubi, Billy Vizcarra, Exequiel Segovia, Joaquin Gavino

"Madaling Araw" (1958)

Sampaguita Pictures Inc.

Release Date: July 3-12, 1958/ Life Theater

Story Luis F. Nolasco and Carlos Vander Tolosa
Director Armando Garces
Cast Amalia Fuentes, Juancho Gutierrez, Susan Roces, Romeo Vasquez, Rosa Mia, Tito Galla and Carlos Salazar (Guest Star)

IKE LOZADA AS "THE MUSICAL GIANT" (1969)

Ike Lozada, comedian, singer and star builder, was literally a 'musical giant' in Philippine movies. He was best remembered in his highly popular TV show, Big Ike's Happening in the 70s.

"The Musical Giant" (1969)- Stars Ike Lozada, Linda Martin, Cielito del Mundo, Perla Adea, Bobet Torres, Ben David, Betty Mendez, Tommy Angeles, Metring David, Prospero Luna. Ric M. dela Rosa, Tom Calma & Tony Santos, Jr./ Special performance of Roger Calvin, Elizabeth Ramsey, Ruben Tagalog, Ric Manrique, Pauline Sevilla, Susan La Torre, Romy Mallari, Helen Vela and many more

VILMA SANTOS IN A 1975 PRODUCT AD

Vilma Santos in one of her early commercials endorsing Philips transistor radios in 1975.

THE SCREEN TANDEM OF ZALDY ZSHORNACK AND CHIQUITO (MOVIE ADS 1960-68)

Comic icon Chiquito started his illustrious movie career as sidekick to popular action star Fernando Poe, Jr. in movies like Lutong Makaw (1958), May Pasikat ba sa Kano (1958), Atrebida (1958), Hawaiian Boy (1959), Tough Guy (1959) and in several Lo’ Waist Gang movies. He was given his biggest break in 1959 via Sotang Bastos and was already a big star in the 60s doing titular lead roles as Sariong Albularyo (1962), Gorio and his Jeepney (1962) and Mister Wong (1963).

He likewise played sidekick and later side by side with another popular 60s star, Zaldy Zshornack.

"Outside the Kulambo" (1960)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Shirley Gorospe, Amado Cortez, Marichu Llora and Chiquito/ with Paquito Diaz, Luis San Juan, Menggay, Dely Villanueva, Ponga/Directed by Larry Santiago

"Hongkong Honeymoon" (1960)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Shirley Gorospe, Chiquito, Carol Varga, Celia Rodriguez, Teroy de Guzman, Ruben Rustia, Jose Garcia, Paquito Salcedo, Lita Cristobal, Dencio Padilla/Directed by Ramon Estella

"Krus na Daan" (1960)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Lou Salvador, Jr., Bentot, Chiquito, Carmencita Abad, Inday Jalandoni, Mary Walter, Pianing Vidal/ Introducng Joji Mijares, Toto/Directed by Leroy Salvador

"Teritoryo ng mga Pusakal" (1963)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Chiquito, Oscar Roncal, Jose Vergara, Bert Olivar and Paquito Diaz/ with Caridad Sanchez, Mary Walter, Lucita Soriano, Jenny Arce, Silvio Ramiro, Jose Garcia and Cecilia Lopez in a special role/ Directed by Artemio Marquez

"Dimas Kadena" (1964)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Chiquito, Mina Aragon, Stella Suarez, martin Marfil, Angel Confiado, Divina Gracia, Flor Bien, Rolan Montes, Tony Villar & Andy Garchitorena/ Directed by Artemio Marquez

"Pinoy Beatles" (1964)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Chiquito, Manding Claro, Jerry Pons, Al Quinn, Maggie dela Riva, Stella Suarez, Elizabeth Ramsey/ Directed by Artemio Marquez

"Karate Squad" (1964)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Chiquito, Eddie Garcia, Liza Moreno, Dolores Dee, Joe Sison, Venchito Galvez, Avel Morado, Andy Garchitorena and Jose Padilla, Jr./ Directed by Eddie Garcia

"Apat na Agila"(1965)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Chiquito, Liza Moreno, Jing Abalos, Gloria Sevilla, Miriam Jurado, Bruno Punzalan, Johnny Long, Angel Confiado, Ruben Ramos, Tiva Lava/ Directed by SOl Gaudite and Ben Feleo

"Iyo ang Norte, Akin ang Sur" (1966)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Chiquito, Eva Marie, Menggay, Ric Bustamante, Baby Chiquita, Bino Garcia, Rolan Montes, Boy Chico, Angel Confiado, Zarco Zamora, SOS Daredevils & Silvio Ramiro in a special role/ Directed by Artemio Marquez


"Agents: Wen Manong" (1968)- Stars Zaldy Zshornack, Chiquito, Sofia Moran, Carina Afable, Ponga, Joseph Polk and Rey Taylo/ with Vera Vargas, Josie Flores, Larry Silva, Carlos Diaz, Angel Confiado, SOS Daredevils & Prospero Luna/ Directed by Raul Silos

PALITO'S "JAMES BONE" IN ORIGINAL DVD

James Bone, Agent 001, a James Bond spoof, came out in original DVD recently. The movie starred the late Palito, a well-loved comedian, known for his sunken hollow eyes, thin-reed and emaciated figure. Palito, who usually played a corpse or zombie in movies, passed away last year at age 76.

MATUTINA IN A STARRING ROLE: "ANG INYONG LINGKOD, MATUTINA" (1975)

Do you still remember Matutina, Doña Delilah’s maid with a squeaky voice in a longest-running TV show, “John en Marsha”? Matutina, Evelyn Bontogan- Guerrero in real life, appeared, probably her one and only starring role in the 1975 wacky comedy, “Ang Inyong Lingkod, Matutina.” She was ably supported by veteran comedians, Panchito, Apeng Daldal, Ben David, Tange and Bert ‘Tawa’ Marcelo.

"Ang Inyong Lingkod, Matutina" (1975)- Stars Panchito, Romy Diaz, Lito Anzures, Apeng Daldal, Ben David, Bert 'Tawa' Marcelo, Tange, Huey Duck and Matutina in the title role/ Directed by Maning Rivera

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Editorial Cartoon- 1960

Editorial Cartoon- 1963