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"Bulakenyo" Liwayway Pictures, Inc. Release Date: September 27- October 7, 1949/ Life Story Jose Padilla, Jr. Director Melania Dolorico CastPugo & Togo, Carlos Padilla, Pacita Francisco, Amelia Amante, Virgilio Araneta, Consuelo P. Osorio, Andres Centenera
The movie, "Ronquillo: Tiagong Akyat" was based on the true-to-life story of Santiago Ronquillo, a notorious and dreaded bandit of the 20s and one of the famous outlaws in Philippine history.
"Ronquillo"Tiagong Akyat" (1949)
Nolasco Bros. Pictures
Release Date September 27, 1949/ Dalisay
Direction Lamberto V. Avellana
Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Leila Morena, Ben Perez, Eduardo del Mar, Miguel Anzures, Don Damon/ Introducing Jose Santiago
Tiagong Akyat was one of the most famous outlaws in Philippine history. He terrorized Manila and the nearby provinces in the 1920s, looting homes and establishments. There was a legend that he only looted the homes of the rich and even helped the poor. Such was his notoriety that rarely had a newspaper been issued in any day without any news about him.
Born Santiago Ronquillo in Imus, Cavite sometime in the late 19th century, Tiagong Akyat got his moniker because he simply entered homes and loot it of its wealth amidst the horrified residents (it should be noted that during the early 20th century, few homes had gates).
Legend has it that Tiagong Akyat possessed an amulet that made him invisible. This amulet is called "Tagabulag" in Philippine folklore. People believed that this was the reason why the Manila police failed to capture him, despite huge rewards awaiting for the person to bring to Police Tiago "Dead or Alive".
Yet, despite Tiagong Akyat's notoriety, there was existing rumors that he was a "Robin Hood" character, helping the poor and looting the rich.
In 1923, Manila Chief of Police John Fulton Green received an intelligence report that Tiagong Akyat was seen in Noveleta, Cavite. In cooperation with the Philippine constabulary, Green organized a formidable force to capture Tiagong Akyat. It was rumored that Tiago may have been ill when the Constabulary surrounded the house in Noveleta where Tiago was hiding.
Despite Tiago's defenseless condition, the constabulary riddled the house with multiple shots, killing Tiago.
The Manila police was criticized for this overkill, despite the fact that they ended the career of one of the most famous outlaws in Philippine history.
Sources: Wikipilipinas; Ang Kamatayan ni Santiago Ronquillo Lipang Kalabaw, Maynila, February 22, 1923; Editoryal: Hulihin si Tiagong Akyat Telembang, Maynila, January 18, 1923
In 1973, the elder Ramon Revilla reprised the role in "Hulihin si Tiagong Akyat."
"Hulihin si... Tiagong Akyat" (1973)- Stars Ramon Revilla, Liza Lorena, Robert Jaworski, Aurora Salve, Van de Leon and Max Alvarado/ with Michael Murray, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Aurora Ortiz, Rosa Mia, Jesus 'Og' Ramos, Conrad Poe, Manolo Robles, Rocco Montalban, Pedro Faustino/ Directed by Armando A. Herrera
Cast Fernando Poe, Luningning, Fernando Royo, Mona Lisa, Bimbo Danao, Carol Varga, Gil de Leon, Cris de Vera/ Featuring Berting Labra (the 'Sabu' of the Philippines)
Mona Lisa
Do you know that the DVD copy of "Forbidden Women" is a combination of "Sagur" and "The 13th Sultan, both released theatrically in 1949. It was spliced and re-edited and came out with a new title, "Forbidden Women."
Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Leila Morena, Enrico Pimentel/ Also Starring Rosa Aguirre, Ding Tello, Pedro Faustino, Ramon D'Salva, Luis San Juan/ Co-starring Candida Valderama, Kasupang, Pancho Pelagio, Francisco Cruz, Juan Bautista/ Introducing Tessie Villamor, Cely Lacson
"Prinsipe Paris" Manuel Conde Productions Release Date: August 23- September 8, 1949/Dalisay Music Pastor de Jesus Story Clodualdo del Mundo Direction Horace CurryCastManuel Conde, Elvira Reyes, Luningning, Frankie Gordon, Jose Villafranca, Juan Urbano, Alfredo Penalosa, Ely Nakpil, Ric Bustamante, Oscar Sandoval, Noche Twins, Horace Curry, Topy Urbano, Tony Cruz, Caridad Penalosa, Ben Casitllo, Francisco Carel, Bert Intal, Manuel Conde, Jr.
Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Mila del Sol/ Also Starring Alfonso Carvajal/ Co-starring Carmencita Palma, Gil de Leon, Salvador Zaragoza, Jose de Cordova, Florentino Ballecer, Lou Salvador, Bayani (Casimiro)
"Padre Burgos" Premiere Productions, Inc. Release Date: December 4- 14, 1949/Dalisay Story Pedrito Reyes Music Ariston Avelino Direction Gerardo de Leon CastJaime de la Rosa, Efren Reyes, Virginia Montes, Amelita Sol, Frankie Gordon, Rino Bermudez, Oscar Keese, Conrado Conde, Johnny Reyes, Dely Atay-Atayan, Francisco Cruz, Bebong Osorio
"Suwail (Naglaro ang Ligaya)" Premiere Productions Release Date: July 1- 14, 1949/Dalisay Story Belen Manalo Santiago Music Santiago Suarez Direction Eduardo de Castro CastAnita Linda, Reynaldo Dante, Nora Madrid, Lopito, Rino Bermudez, Amelita Sol, Luz Kahanding, Baby Violeta, Rita Baesa/ Introducing Ramon D' Salva
"Capas" LVN Pictures Release Date: June 29/30- July 9, 1949/Life Music Josefino Cenizal Story and Screenplay Armando Garces
Music Josefino Cenizal Direction Gregorio Fernandez
CastLeopoldo Salcedo, Celia Flor, Teody Belarmino, Inday Jalandoni, Nela Alvarez, Gregorio Fernandez, Jose Cris Soto, Oscar Obligacion, Tony Santos, Eusebio Gomez, Armando Garces, Jose De Villa
"Sagur" X'otic Release Date: June 9- 19, 1949/Life Direction Mar I. Esmeralda CastFernando Poe, Mona Lisa, Fernando Royo, Luningning, Bimbo Danao, Armando Cris, Cris de Vera
"Kumander Sundang" Premiere Productions, Inc. Release Date May 1- 10, 1949/ Life Theater May 1, 19Life Story and Screenplay Alex SungaAlex Sunga Photography Tomas MarcelinoTomas Marcelino Music Josefino CenizalJosefino Cenizal Direction Gerardo de Leon CastRosa del Rosario, Efren Reyes, Fernando Royo, Engracio Ibarra, Amelita Sol, Totoy Torrente, Fred Santos, Dely Atay-Atayan, Oscar Obligacion, Ponching de los Reyes, Luis San Juan
Cast Mona Lisa, Fernando Royo, Luningning, Bimbo Danao/ Also Starring Perla Soliman, Armando Cris, Cris de Vera/ Co-starring Jose Troni, Totoy Torrente, Oscar Obligacion, Matty Torres, Manuel barbeyto, Pedro Faustino, Julio Gonzales/ Introducing Carol Varga
Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Anita Linda, Pedro Faustino, Frankie Gordon, Bob Padilla, Enrico Pimentel, Tor Reyes, Luis San Juan, Ding Tello, Totoy Torrente
"Kayumanggi" Premiere Productions, Inc. Release Date March 12, 1949/ DalisayMarch 12, 194Josefino Cenizal Story and Direction Leopoldo Salcedo CastLeopoldo Salcedo, Esther Magalona, Nora Madrid, Engracio Ibarra, Rino Bermudez, Ding Tello, Pedro Faustino, Tolindoy, Dely Atay-Atayan, Luis San Juan, Anita Del Prado, Vic Andaya, Pompling Maximo
"Ang Lumang Simbahan" Nolasco Bros. Pictures Release Date:March 2- 21, 1949/Life Music Josefino Cenizal Direction Luis F. Nolasco and Guillermo J. Icasiano CastLeopoldo Salcedo, Leila Morena, Rosa Rosal, Pilar Padilla, Alma Bella, Don Danon, Eduardo del Mar, Vicenta Fernandez, Pancho Pelagio, Joaquin Gavino, Jose Reynaldo, Resty Salas, Guillermo Carls, Nena Vasquez
"Ilaw sa Landas" Sampaguita Pictures Release Date: March 1, 1949/Life and March 4- 11, 1949/ Dalisay Direction Tor Villano CastFred Montilla, Linda Estrella, Gina Imperial
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
Here's a short clip of this wonderful movie. Enjoy!---
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