Sunday, June 30, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 327: DELIA RAZON, CARLOS SALAZAR, NITA JAVIER IN "SALAMANGKERO" (1955)


"Salamangkero" (1955)
LVN Pictures
Release Date December 16-25, 1955/ Life
Story Clodualdo del Mundo
Serialized in Espesyal Komiks
Music Polding Silos
Direction Manuel Silos
Cast Delia Razon, Carlos Salazar, Nita Javier, Vic Silayan, Eusebio Gomez, Chito Navarro, Miguel Lopez, Jose Troni, Tony Dantes, Ched Bermudez, Priscilla Ramirez/ Featuring Canuplin and Prof. Raydu

Saturday, June 29, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 326: ARMANDO GOYENA AND CECILIA LOPEZ IN "ANAK NG BERDUGO" (1955)

"Anak ng Berdugo" (1955)
LVN Pictures
Release Date December 11-22, 1955/ Dalisay
Story Susana C. de Guzman
Serialized in Romansa Komiks
Music F. Buencamino, Jr.
Direction Richard Abelardo
Cast Armando Goyena, Cecilia Lopez, Johnny Reyes, Oscar Keese, Joseph de Cordova, Oscar Obligacion, Dan Mensinas, Jose Vergara, Nela Alvarez, Leonora Ruiz, Sim Pajarillo

Thursday, June 27, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 325: FRED MONTILLA, ALICIA VERGEL, DOLPHY IN MARS RAVELO'S "MAMBO-DYAMBO" (1955)

"Mambo-Dyambo" (1955)
Sampguita Pictures
Release Date December 6-15, 1955/ Life
Story Mars Ravelo
Direction Octavio Silos
Cast Fred Montilla, Alicia Vergel, Dolphy, Bella Flores, Eddie Garcia, Aring Bautista, Tony Dungan, Jaime Javier, Cora Maceda

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 324: ROGELIO DE LA ROSA AND OLIVIA CENIZAL, WITH LOPITO, CAROL VARGA, LAURO DELGADO IN "PANDANGGO NI NENENG" (1955)/ RE-UPDATED


"Pandanggo ni Neneng" (1955)
People's Pictures
Released thru Premiere Productions
Release Date December 1-10, 1955/ Dalisay
Music S.S. Suarez, Tito Arevalo, Tony Maiquez, Josefino Cenizal
Direction Josefino Cenzal
Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Olivia Cenizal, Lopito, Carol Varga, Lauro Delgado, Pedro Faustino, Dadang Ortega, Isa Rino



Tuesday, June 25, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 323: TITA DURAN AND PANCHO MAGALONA IN "MARIA WENT TO TOWN" (1955)

"Maria Went to Town" (1955)
Deegar Cinema, Inc
Released by LVN Pictures
Release Date November 26- December 5, 1955/ Life
Story and Direction Eddie Romero
Cast Tita Duran, Pancho Magalona, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Lorna Mirasol, Baby Susan Magalona

Sunday, June 23, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 322: JOSE PADILLA, JR., ARSENIA FRANCISCO, JOSE ROMULO IN "DAKILANG HUDAS" (1955)

"Dakilang Hudas" (1955)
People's Pictures
Release Date November 21-30, 1955/ Dalisay
Story Ruben Yandoc
Music Tony Maiquez
Direction Teodorico C. Santos
Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Arsenia Francisco, Jose Romulo, Carol Varga, Ruben Rustia, Cynthia Zamora, Nello Nayo, Lito Anzures, Oscar Roncal,Renato Robles, Belen Velasco, Bruno Punzalan, Max Alvarado

Friday, June 21, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 321: GLORIA ROMERO, LUIS GONZALES, DOLPHY IN "HOOTSY KOOTSY" (1955)

"Hootsy Kootsy" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date November 16-25, 1955/Life
Story Mars Ravelo
Music Danny Holmsen
Direction Mar S. Torres
Cast Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Dolphy, Zeny Zabala, Horacio Morelos, Herminia Carranza


Wednesday, June 19, 2013

36th GAWAD URIAN WINNERS (2013): NORA AUNOR, JERICHO ROSALES, ADOLF ALIX,JR. LEAD 36th GAWAD URIAN AWARDS


June 18--- The best films of 2012 were honored at the 36th Gawad Urian Awards held at NBC Tent in Taguig City.

MANILA, Philippines—True to its tradition of awarding maverick indie productions, “Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim” by Davao-based director-screenwriter Arnel Mardoquio was awarded “Best Film” in the 36th Gawad Urian Awards held Tuesday night at the NBC Tent in Taguig City.
Mardoquio though failed to bring home the best director trophy.


Much-awarded indie director Adolfo Alix Jr. was awarded best director for his work, “Mater Dolorosa.”
“This is for my Mom who always supported me and allowed me to nurture my love for cinema,” said Alix in his recent status on Facebook.


Nora Aunor, as expected, won the best actress trophy for Brillante Mendoza’s “Thy Womb.” Mendoza on the other hand won best production design for the same film.


The best actor went to Jericho Rosales for his work in “Alagwa,” a film by writer-director Ian Lorenons on human trafficking.


Best Documentary award, to the delight of many, went to the enigmatic “Harana” by Benito Bautista. “Harana” tackles the nearly lost Filipino tradition of serenading ones’ love at night.
Gawad Urian is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP), a group of film critics and academicians.

Its active members for the past couple of years are Rolando B. Tolentino, Grace Javier Alfonso, Butch Francisco, Mario A. Hernando, Bienvenido Lumbera, Miguel Q. Rapatan, Benilda S. Santos, Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson, Tito Genova Valiente and Lito B. Zulueta.

The awarding was hosted by Richard Gomez, Xian Lim, Cherie Gil, Butch Francisco and Iza Calzado.

The complete list of this year’s winners:

Natatanging Gawad Urian: Mila del Sol
Best Picture:  “Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim”
Best Actress: Nora Aunor for “Thy Womb”
Best Actor: Jericho Rosales for “Alagwa”
Best Director: Adolf Alix, Jr. “Mater Dolorosa”
Best Supporting Actress: Alessandra de Rossi for “Sta Nina”
Best Supporting Actor: Art Acuna for “Posas”
Best Documentary:  “Harana” by Benito Bautista
Best Short Film: “Ritmo” by Remton Siega Zuasola
Best Sound: Willy Fernandez, Bong Sungcang, Ferdinand Marcos Sabarongis for Lav Diaz’s “Florentina Hubaldo”
Best Music: Diwa de Leon, “Baybayin”
Best Editing: Aleks Castaneda, “Kalayaan”
Best Production Design: Brillante Mendoza, “Thy Womb”
Best Cinematography: Whammy Alcazaren for “Colossal”
Best Screenplay: Mes de Guzman for “Diablo”

by Totel V. de Jesus, Inquirer.net
http://entertainment.inquirer.net/99305/jericho-rosales-nora-aunor-brillante-mendoza-lead-36th-gawad-urian-awards




THE FIFTIES # 320: ALICIA VERGEL AND CESAR RAMIREZ IN "LUPANG KAYUMANGGI" (1955)

"Lupang Kayumanggi" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date November 11- 20, 2013/ Dalisay
Story Dr. Fausto J. Galauran
Music Nestor Robles 
Direction Armando Garces
Cast Alicia Vergel, Cesar Ramirez, Van de Leon, Norma Vales, Tito Garcia, Panchito Alba, Daisy Romualdez, Eddie Garcia, Martin Marfil, Aring Bautista, Marcela Garcia, Totoy Torrente, Apolonia Aguilar, Venchito Galvez



Tuesday, June 18, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 319: LEILA MORENA, EFREN REYES, LOPITO IN "SAGRADO" (1955)


 "Sagrado" (1955)
People's Pictures, Inc.
Released thru Premiere Productions
Release Date November 6-15, 1955/ Life
Story Francisco V. Coching
Music Ariston Avelino
Direction Cesar Gallardo
Cast Leila Morena, Efren Reyes, Lopito, Lauro Delgado, Carlo Vaga, Ruben Rustia, Nello nayo, Cynthia Zamora, Renato Robles, Venchito Galvez, Bruno Punzalan, Lito Anzures


Monday, June 17, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 318: MARIO MONTENEGRO, EMMA ALEGRE, LEROY SALVADOR IN "PILIPINO KOSTUM, NO TOUCH !" (1955)/ UPDATED


"Pilipino Kostum, No Touch!" (1955)
LVN Pictures
Release Date November 1- 10, 1955/ Dalisay
Story Jose de Cordova
Music F. Buencamino, Jr.
Direction Manuel Conde
Cast Mario Montenegro, Emma Alegre, Leroy Salvador, Alfonso Carvajal, Bayani Casimiro, Naty Bernardo, Jose Corazon de Jesus, Dan Mesinas, Fely Acuna, Lita Gutierrez, Donato Buencamino




Sunday, June 16, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 317: GLORIA ROMERO, RIC RODRIGO, DOLPHY IN "HINDI BASTA-BASTA" (1955)

"Hindi Basta-Basta" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date October 27-November 5, 1955/ Life
Screenplay Luciano B. Carlos
Music Pastor de Jesus
Direction Tony Cayado
Cast Gloria Romero, Ric Rodrigo, Dolphy, Daisy Romualdez, Eddie Arenas

Saturday, June 15, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 316: JAIME DE LA ROSA AND CHARITO SOLIS IN "DINAYANG PAGMAMAHAL" (1955)/ Re-posted

As they say "strike while the iron is hot"--- With the box-office success of "Nina Bonita," LVN Pictures loses no time and released "Dinayang Pagmamahal." This was Charito Solis second movie. She was the titular lead star in her first movie, "Nina Bonita."


"Dinayang Pagmamahal" (1955)
LVN Pictures
Release Date October 17-26, 1955/ Life
Story Lourdes Carrillo
Music S.S. Suarez
Direction Rino Bermudez
Cast Jaime de la Rosa, Charito Solis, Rebecca del Rio, Vic Silayan, Fely Acuna, F. Ballecer, Priscilla Ramirez, Ched Bermudez, Rudy Farol, Baby Zeny, Lita Gutierrez



"Nina Bonita" (1955)- Stars Jaime de la Rosa and Introducing Charito Solis
/ with Milagros Naval, Gil de Leon, Eusebio Gomez, Arturo Moran, John Legarda/ Directed by F.H. Constantino


Friday, June 14, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 315: LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, ANITA LINDA, EDUARDO DEL MAR IN "MAGIA BLANCA" (1955)

"Magia Blanca"" (1955)
Larry Santiago Productions
Released thru Premiere Productions, Inc.
Release Date October 12-21, 1955
Direction Nemesio E. Caravana
Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Anita Linda, Eduardo del Mar, Ramon D'Salva, Cynthia Zamora

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 314: DELIA RAZON AND NESTOR DE VILLA IN "DALAGANG TARING" (1955)

"Dalagang Taring" (1955)
LVN Pictures
Release Date October 7-16, 1955/ Life
Screenplay Armando de Guzman
Music F. Buencamino, Jr.
Direction Dr. Gregoro Fernandez
Cast Delia Razon, Nestor de Villa, Rosa Aguirre, Arturo Moran, Merly Fernandez, Vic Silayan, Lourdes Yumol, Pianing Vidal, Mario Roldan, Natoy Katindig, Ramon Yulo


Tuesday, June 11, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 313: RAMON REVILLA, LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, RUDY FRANCISCO IN "BINIBINING KALOG" (1955)

"Binibining Kalog" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date October 2-11, 1955/ Dalisay
Music Prof. Rodolfo Cornejo, Jr.
Direction Octavio Silos
Cast Ramon Revilla, Lolita Rodriguez, Rudy Francisco, Rosa Mia, Tolindoy, Manolo Noble, Rod Navarro, Zeny Zabala, Ben Johnson, Precy Ortega/ Introducing Nelly Baylon


Monday, June 10, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 312: JOSE PADILLA, JR., LILIA DIZON, DANILO MONTES, LOLA YOUNG IN "SANDA WONG" (1955)

"Sanda Wong" (1955)
Vistan-Chapman/ Premiere Productions, Inc.
Release Date September 27- October 6, 1955/ Life
Story/ Screenplay Teodorico C. Scatos
Music Tito Arevalo
Direction Gerardo de Leon
Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Lilia Dizon, Danilo Montes, Lola Young, Gil de Leon, Vicente Liwanag, Mario Barri, Bruno Punzalan


 
 
 
 
 
 
Lilia Dizon and Danilo Montes
(Photo courtesy of  Cesar Hernando)
 


Sunday, June 9, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 311: CELIA FLOR, MARIO MONTENEGRO, CARMENCITA ABAD IN "PANYOLITONG BUGHAW" (1955)/ UPDATED


"Panyolitong Bughaw" (1955)
LVN Pictures
Release Date September 22- October 1, 1955/ Dalisay
Music S.S. Suarez
Direction Billy Icasiano
Cast Celia Flor, Mario Montenegro, Carmencita Abad, Tessie San Juan, Eusebio Gomez, Ven Medina, Jose Troni, Miguel Lopez, Priscilla Ramirez, Miniong ALvarez, Loida Morales, F. Estacio

Friday, June 7, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 310: CARMEN ROSALES AND ROGELIO DE LA ROSA IN IYUNG-IYO" (1955)

 "Iyung-Iyo" (1955)
Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date September 17- 26, 1955/ Life
Music Constancio C. de Guzman
Direction Jose de Villa
Cast Carmen Rosales, Rogelio de la Rosa, Bella Flores, Eddie garcia, Imelda Concepcion, Manolo Noble/ Introducing Eddie Arenas


Thursday, June 6, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 309: FRED MONTILLA, MYRNA DELGADO, LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, LUIS GONZALES IN F.V. COCHING'S "KONTRA-BIDA" (1954): KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION/ Re-posted


Kontrabida, serialized in Pilipino Komiks in 1954 was adapted into movies in 1955. Here's the complete five-page first issue of the said serial novel written and drawn by the great Francisco V. Coching.


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Thanks to Steve Santos of Unang Labas Blog



Wednesday, June 5, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 308: CARLOS SALAZAR, EMMA ALEGRE, CARMENCITA ABAD, LEROY SALVADOR IN "KARNABAL" (1955)/ UPDATED


"Karnabal" (1955)
LVN Pictures
Release Date September 7- 16, 1955/ Life
Story Johnny Legarda
Music Juan Silos, Jr.
Direction Joe Climaco
Cast Carlos Salazar, Emma Alegre, Carmencita Abad, Leroy Salvador/ Also Starring Oscar Keesee, Bayani Casimiro, Ludy Carmona, Ramon Monroy, S. Pajarillo

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 307: CORAZON RIVAS, JOSE ROMULO, LOPITO AND INTRODUCING CYNTHIA ZAMORA IN "UNANG HALIK" (1955)


"Unang Halik" (1955)
Premiere Productions, Inc.
Release Date September 2-11, 1955/ Dalisay
Music Tony Maiquez
Direction Artemio Marquez
Cast Corazon Rivas, Jose Romulo, Lopito, Boy Francisco, Baby Zobel, Neonita Bona, Belen Velasco, Oscar Roncal, Baby Carmelita, Boy Planas/ Introducing Cynthia Zamora


Monday, June 3, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 306: ROGELIO DE LA ROSA, ROSA ROSAL, CECILIA LOPEZ IN "SONNY BOY" (1955)


"Sonny Boy" (1955)
LVN Pictures
Release Date August 28- September 6, 1955/ Life
Music Lt. Col. A. Buenaventura
Story and Direction Susana C. de Guzman
Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Rosa Rosal, Cecilia Lopez, Ike Jarlego, Jr., Rosa Aguirre, Johnny Reyes, Jose de Cordova, Vicenta Advincula, Eduardo (Eddie) Rodriguez, Lourdes Galicia





Saturday, June 1, 2013

THE FIFTIES # 305: PANCHO MAGALONA AND MYRNA DELGADO IN FRANCISCO V. COCHING'S "WALDAS" (1955): KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION/ Re-posted



"Waldas" (1955)
Release Date August 23- September 1, 1955/ Dalisay
Music Carding Cruz and the Tirso Cruz Band
Direction Mar S. Torres
Cast Pancho Magalona, Myrna Delgado, Van de Leon, Rosa Mia, Chichay, Eddie Garcia, Panchito Alba, Rod Navarro, Martin Marfil, Jose Salameda, Tero de Guzman, Elena Adorable/ 




Pilipino Komiks/ 1955
Nobela't Guhit ni Francisco V. Coching




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