THE FIFTIES # 84: LYDIA MONTANEZ (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ELENA MAYO, BAYANI CASIMIRO, JOSE CRIS SOTO IN "MARIA BONITA" (1951)/ UPDATED

"Maria Bonita"
Royal Productions
Release Date November 30, 1951/ Clover
Music Ray Alinsod and his Orchestra
Story and Direction Manuel A. Garcia
Cast Lydia Montanez, Elena Mayo, Bayani Casimiro, Jose Cris Soto, with Ernie Javier, Lucy Moran, Rene Antonio, Babes Edwards, Irene & Luz Gutierrez, Bill O' Brien, Shirley Santos, Larry Allen

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 128: LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, MILA DEL SOL, WITH ALFONSO CARVAJAL, CARMENCITA PALMA, GIL DE LEON, SALVADOR ZARAGOZA, JOSE DE CORDOVA, FLORNTINO BALLECER, LOU SALVADOR, BAYANI CASIMIRO IN "KUBA SA QUIAPO" (1949)/ UPDATED

"Kuba sa Quiapo" (1949)

LVN Pictures

11th Anniversary Presentation

Release Date August 11-22, 1949/ Dalisaay

Serialized in Paruparo Magazine

Story and Direction Nemesio E. Caravana

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)

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

More on the movie, click here

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 43: JOSE PADILLA, JR., MILA DEL SOL , WITH GUIA IMPERIAL, VICTOR SEVILLA, NATI RUBI, FRANCISCO MONROY, MANUEL ELORIAGA, JOSE CRIS SOTO, PATRING CARVAJAL, BAYANI CASIMIRO AND INTRODUCING TEODY BELARMINO IN "MALING AKALA" (1947)

"Maling Akala" (1947)
LVN Pictures, Inc.
Release Date September 19-29, 1947/Dalisay
Director Luis Silos

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Mila del Sol, Guia Imperial, Victor (Banahaw) Sevilla, Nati Rubi, Francisco Monroy, Manuel Eloriaga, Jose Cris Soto, Patring (Monang) Carvajal, Bayani Casimiro/ Introducing Teodolfo (Teody) Belarmino

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 150: BAYANI CASIMIRO, JOSE CRIS SOTO, PACITA DEL RIO, DEANNA PRIETO IN "OH SALAPI" (1947)

"Oh Salapi" (1947)

LVN Pictures

Release Date August 1947/ Dalisay

Direction Sano Tulia

Cast Bayani Casimiro, Jose Cris Soto, Pacita del Rio, Deanna Prieto 

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 144: JAIME DE LA ROSA, REBECCA GONZALES, BIMBO DANAO, DEANNA PRIETO, PACO ZAMORA, AMELITA SOL, BANAHAW SEVILLA IN "IKAW AY AKIN" (1947)

"Ikaw ay Akin" (1947)

LVN Pictures

Release Date April 19- 29, 1947/ Dalisay

Direction Manuel Silos

Cast Jaime de la Rosa, Rebecca Gonzales, Bimbo Danao, Deanna Prieto/ Introducing Rosita del Cielo/ Featuring Bayani and Nieves/ with Paco Zamora, Amelita Sol, Banahaw Sevilla

THE WAR YEARS (1942- 1945): ROGELIO DE LA ROSA, AMPARO KARAGDAG, WITH PRECIOSO PALMA, JAIME CASTELLVI, VIRAY, BAYANI CASIMIRO AND JOSE CRIS SOTO IN "CABALLERO" (1942)

"Caballero" (1942)

RDR Productions

Release Date Mach 1- 25, 1942/ Life Theater

Story Domingo Raymundo

Direction Gregorio Fernandez

Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Amparo Karagdag/ with Precioso Palma, Jaime Castellvi, Viray, Bayani Casimiro and Jose Cris Soto

Rogelio de la Rosa in "Caballero" (1942)

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: ARSENIA FRANCISCO, ANGEL ESMERALDA, YOLANDA MARQUEZ, WITH RAQUEL CARO, MARTINA JIMENEZ, BEN RACELIS, MARCELA GARCIA, LEO VIBAR, CITA DELIA, PERFECTA CARPIO, NENITA NAVARRO, CANUPLIN, SOTO AND BAYANI IN "KUNG KITA'Y KAPILING" (1941)/ UPDATED

"Kung Kita'y Kapiling" (1941)

AZ (Acuna/Zaldarriaga) Productions, Inc.
Release Date: October 10-16, 1941/ Dalisay Theater

Music Constancio De Guzman
Story Susana De Guzman

Director Tor Villano
Cast Arsenia Francisco, Angel Esmeralda, Yolanda Marquez, Raquel Caro, Martina Jimenez, Ben Racelis, Marcela Garcia, Leo Vibar, Cita Delia, Perfecta Carpio, Nenita Navarro, Canuplin, Soto and Bayani

"Movie flyers have been used by theater owners as promotional ads to drum up business for movies. They would print them up from materials provided by the studio, adding information on local screening times and locations. Although they were cheaply produced, many of the flyers were quite nicely designed and are now considered highly collectibles. In many cases the original films have been lost, making the surviving flyers the only visual record of numerous movies."

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: JOSEFINO CENIZAL, RAYMUNDA GUIDOTE, LIRIO LAKINDANUM, WITH DOMINGO PRINCIPE, J. DEL PRADO, TOMASA ALVAREZ, NELL SUNICO, DOLORES HALILI AND SOTO & BAYANI IN "ROSA BIRHEN" (1940)/ UPDATED

“Rosa Birhen” is a grand musical romance from San Francisco del Monte Pictures, written by novelist Antonio P. Sempio and directed by Josefino Cenizal, who also stars as the dashing “Magnificent Brute.” The film tells a love story involving a young lawyer, a country girl, and a glamorous socialite, enriched with heartfelt songs and lilting melodies. Cenizal shares the screen with soprano Raymunda Guidote—fresh from musical studies in Europe—and radio singer Lirio Lakindanum, both of whom bring distinct vocal styles to the production. A highlight of the film is Guidote’s rendition of “Dream of Love.” With its blend of romance, music, and emotional depth, “Rosa Birhen” promises to be a major cinematic and musical event when it premieres at the Metropolitan Theatre on the 30th.

"Rosa Birhen" (1940)

San Francisco Del Monte Pictures

Relase Date April 30, May 8, 15-23, 940/ Metropolitan Theater

Direction Josefino Cenizal

Assisted by Justo Figueroa

Cast Josefino Cenizal, Raymunda Guidote, Lirio Lakindanum/ with Domingo Principe, J. del Prado, Tomasa Alvarez, Nelly Sunico, Dolores Halili,  Jose Cris Soto and Bayani Casimiro

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: ESTRELLA DEL RIO, BERT LeROY, WITH ROLANDO LIWANANG, BAYANI CASIMIRO AND JOSE CRIS SOTO IN "BAYAN AT PAG-IBIG" (1938)

Introducing the year's new screen discoveries, Estrella del Rio and Bert LeRoy in a 1938 romantic drama of love and patriotism, "Bayan at Pag-ibig," a tribute to the saga of the Philippine Army!

"Bayan at Pag-ibig" (1938)

Excelsior Pictures

Release Date May 30, 1938

Cast Estrella Del Rio, Bert LeRoy, with Rolando Liwanag, Bayani Casimiro and Jose Cris Soto (the 'Laurel and Hardy' of Filipino Filmdom), Leonor Castro, Pedro Faustino, Arcadia Flores, Jovita Bueno, Pacita de la Rosa, Victoria Jordan, Gonzalo del Mar, Bernardo Baltazar, Avelino Ardales

(Image, courtesy of Pinoy Kollektor)

THE EIGHTIES # 1173: WHITNEY TYSON, JACKIE AQUINO, PINKY MARQUEZ, DELY ATAY-ATAYAN, BELLA FLORES, BAYANI CASIMIRO, MATUTINA, JIMMY MORATO, ATONG REDILLAS AND SAM KELLY AS "THE SINGING MASTER" (1989)

"The Singing Master" (1989)

Kelly Ellis Films International

Release Date April 1989

Story, Screenplay and Direction Agustin B. dela Cruz

Cast Whitney Tyson, Jackie Aquino, Pinky Marquez, Bella Flores, Bayani Casimiro, Matutina, Jimmy Morato, Atong Redillas and Sam Kelly (in the title role)

THE EIGHTIES # 1049: PALITO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TANYA TORRE, PAQUITO DIAZ, CHARLIE DAVAO, BAYANI CASIMIRO, DON PEPOT, EDDIE LLANETA AND MAX ALVARADO IN "KUMANDER AHMED KALANSALAY" (1988)

"Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay" (1988)

GPS Films Productions

A Johnrox Films Presentation

Release Date 1988

Screenplay Willie Deato

Editor Samuel Domondon

Cinematography Rudy Quijano

Music Santi Urosky

Associate Director Alex Boy Sevilla

Direction Lauro Romero

Cast Palito (in the title role), Tanya Torre, Paquito Diaz, Charlie Davao, Bayani Casimiro, Don Pepot, Eddie Llaneta and Max Alvarado/ Featuring John-John, Mutya, Ikee

The movie was released in Original DVD

THE EIGHTIES # 1041: DANTE RIVERO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GINA PARENO, TANYA GOMEZ, ROSEMARIE GIL, CARIDAD SANCHEZ & MARISSA DELGADO, WITH CACHUPOY, GERMAN MORENO, IKE LOZADA, BAYANI CASIMIRO AND NADIA MONTENEGRO IN "MATANDANG BARAKO, HINDI PA BURO..!" (1988)

"Matandang Barako, Hindi Pa Buro..!" (1988)

DR Productions

Release Date August 25, 1988

Film Editor Eyo Salvador

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Music Tats Luna

Written and Directed by Artemio Marquez

Cast Dante Rivero (in the title role), Gina Pareno, Tanya Gomez, Rosemarie Gil Caridad Sanchez & Marissa Delgado/ with Cachupoy, German Moreno, Ike Lozada, Bayani Casimiro, Mary Walter, Jimmy Santos and Nadia Montenegro/ Also Starring Moody Diaz, Johnny Vicar, Marco Polo Red, Dennis Isla, Enrico Villa and Leni Santos/ Introducing Rogel de Leon and Maridol Fernandez

THE EIGHTIES # 1040: FERNANDO POE, JR., MATET, DAWN ZULUETA, DENCIO PADILLA, PAQUITO DIAZ, BAMBA, SUNSHINE DIZON, ATONG REDILLAS, R.R. HERRERA IN "ONE DAY... ISANG ARAW" (1988)

"One Day... Isang Araw" (1988)

Regal Films

Release Date August 18, 1988

Screenplay Tony Pascua and Fred Navarro

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design  Bobby Ariola

Music Jaime Fabregas

Line Producer Malou Santos

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Matet, Dawn Zulueta/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Dencio Padilla, Bamba, Sunshine Dizon, Atong Redillas, R.R. Herrera/ Co-starring Bayani Casimiro, Johnny Wilson, Odette Khan, Balot, Flora Gasser, Jose Romulo, Lawrence Pineda, Malu de Guzman, Ernie Zarate/ Special Participation- Rachel Ann Wolfe

FPJ and Matet

FPJ and Matet

Original theatrical poster of  "One Day, Isang Araw" (1988)

(Private Collection)

THE EIGHTIES # 1028: SUSAN ROCES & BERNARD BONNIN, SHARON CUNETA & RICHARD GOMEZ, WITH CHICHAY, JOBELLE SALVADOR, JANICE JURADO, BAYANI CASIMIRO, EULA VALDEZ IN "BUY ONE, TAKE ONE" (1988)

"Buy One, Take One" (1988)

Viva Films

Release Date June 16, 1988

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez

Cinematography Onching Alvarez

Edited by Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Manny Morfe

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Produced by Ramon Salvador

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Susan Roces & Bernard Bonnin, Sharon Cuneta & Richard Gomez/ with Chichay, Jobelle Salvador, Janice Jurado, Bayani Casimiro, Eula Valdez, Babeth Villaruel, Luz Valdez/ Introducing Erik Cayetano/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Bella Flores, Eddie Arenas, Harvey Vizcarra

THE EIGHTIES # 952: FERNANDO POE, JR., SUSAN ROCES, WITH SHERYL CRUZ, RANDY SANTIAGO, CHICHAY, DENCIO PADILLA, BAYANI CASIMIRO, TATLONG PINOY, TINA LOY, MELY TAGASA IN "NO RETREAT... NO SURRENDER... SI KUMANDER" (1987)

"No Retreat... No Surrender... si Kumander" (1987)

FPJ Productions

Release Date September 17, 1987

Story and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez, Fred Navarro

Cinematography Ver Reyes

Music Jaime Fabregas

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Susan Roces/ Also Starring Sheryl Cruz, Randy Santiago, Chichay, Dencio Padilla, Bayani Casimiro, Tatlong Pinoy, Tina Loy, Mely Tagasa, Bamba/ Special Participation of Paquito Diaz, Janice Jurado, Bong Dimayacyac and Max Alvarado

THE EIGHTIES # 939: DOLPHY, ZSA ZSA PADILLA, RODERICK PAULATE, KRISTINE GARCIA, ROLLY QUIZON, ROSE ANN GONZALES, PANCHITO, LOTLOT DE LEON AND ERIC QUIZON IN "MGA ANAK NI FACIFICA FALAYFAY" (1987)

"Mga Anak ni Facifica Falayfay" (1987)

RVQ Productions

Release Date July 31, 1987

Based on the character created by Mars Ravelo

Story Roy Vera Cruz, Gerry Garcia

Screenplay Tony S. Mortel

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Music Danny Tan

Direction Romy Villafor

Cast Dolphy, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Roderick Paulate, Kristine Garcia, Rolly Quizon., Rose Ann Gonzales, Panchito, Lotlot de Leon and Eric Quizon/ Also Starring Charlie Davao, Babalu, Bing Davao, Bayani Casimiro, Teroy de Guzman, Manny Tibayan, Flora Gasser, Max Vera

 

THE EIGHTIES # 859: DOLPHY AND PANCHITO, WITH ROLLY QUIZON, JOYCE ANN BURTON, BONG DIMAYACYAC, ZENY ZABALA, JAIME FABREGAS, CHUCHI IN "KALABOG EN BOSYO STRIKE AGAIN" (1986)

"Kalabog En Bosyo Strike Again" (1986)

1635 Films

Release Date October 2, 1986

Based on the character created by Larry Alcala

Screenplay Ely Matawaran

Director of Photography Dik Trofeo

Music Dominic Salustiano

Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Dolphy and Panchito/ Also Starring Rolly Quizon, Joyce Ann Burton, Bong Dimayacyac, Zeny Zabala, Jaime Fabregas, Chuchi/ Introducing Janno Gibbs, Michelle Stewart/ Co-Starring Bayani Casimiro, Conde Ubaldo, Ben Johnson, Georgie Quizon, Soxy Topacio, Glenda Ordonez, Clifford Arriza

THE EIGHTIES # 821: DOLPHY, ALMA MORENO, RICHARD GOMEZ, LOTLOT, PANCHITO, PAQUITO DIAZ, TITA MUNOZ AND INTRODUCING VANDOLPH IN "BALIMBING (MGA TAONG HUNYANGO)" (1986)

"Balimbing (Mga Taong Hunyango)" (1986)

RVQ Productions

Release Date June 12, 1986

Story Roy Vera Cruz

Screenplay Ben Feleo

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Music Dominic Salustiano

Direction Jett C. Espiritu

Cast Dolphy, Alma Moreno, Richard Gomez, Lotlot, Panchito, Tita Munoz/ Introducing Vandolph/ Also Starring Max Alvarado, Ann Villegas, Bayani Casimiro, Teroy de Guzman, Palito, Conde Ubaldo, Ben 'Boyet' Mercado, Max Vera

THE EIGHTIES # 792: DOLPHY, NIDA BLANCA, ROLLY QUIZON, PANCHITO, RONNIE RICKETTS, DELY ATAY ATAYAN, MATUTINA, MADEL DE LEON AND MARICEL SORIANO IN "JOHN & MARSHA '86 TNT SA AMERIKA" (1986)

"John & Marsha '86 TNT sa Amerika" (1986)

RVQ Productions

Release Date February 28, 1986

Story Roy Vera Cruz, Apollo Arellano

Cinematography Arnold Alvaro

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Music Dominic

Written and Directed by Apollo Arellano

Cast Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Rolly Quizon, Panchito, Ronnie Ricketts, Dely Atay Atayan, Matutina, Madel de Leon and Maricel Soraino/ Also Starring Rod Navarro, Lito Pimentel, Zeny Zabala, Tommy Angeles, Bayani Casimiro, Mary Walter, Conde Ubaldo/ The foreign cast- Brian Murdoch, James Gaines, Nick Nicholson, Jay Kock and Rod Lauren