POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 151: TITO AREVALO, DOLORES MOJICA, KATY DE LA CRUZ, WITH ALFREDO DE LARA, PUGAK & TUGAK, BATOTOY, CECILIO JOAQUIN, ABRAHAM CRUZ IN "LOLA BASIANG" (1947)

"Lola Basiang" (1947)

Fernando Poe Productions

Release Date August 1947

Based on the character created by Severino Reyes

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Davao Santiago

Cast Tito Arevalo, Dolores Mojica, Katy de la Cruz/ Also Starring Alfredo de Lara, Pugak & Tugak, Batotoy, Cecilio Joaquin, Abraham Cruz, Angelina Tabuena, Edita Montez, Felipe Ortega

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 147: PUGO & TOGO, KATY DE LA CRUZ, CONSUELO SAYSON, OSCAR KEESEE, BATOTOY, WITH ABRAHAM CRUZ, TONY MOGUEIS, JOHNNY MONTEIRO IN "MULTO NI YAMASHITA" (1947)/ UPDATED

"Multo ni Yamashita" (1947)

Fernando Poe Productions

Released Thru Palaris Films

Release Date July 1947/ Illusion

Music Lucio D. San Pedro

Direction Oscar del Rosario

Cast Pugo & Togo, Katy de la Cruz, Consuelo Sayson, Oscar Keesee, Batotoy/ Also Starring Abraham Cruz, Tony Mogueis, Johnny Monteiro

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 145: PUGO & TOGO, KATY DE LA CRUZ, DOLORES MOJICA, GREGORIO TICMAN IN "NOONG BATA PA SI SABEL" (1947)

"Noong Bata Pa si Sabel" (1947)

Fernando Poe Productions

Released thru Palaris Films

Release Date May May 22- June 7, 1947/ Scala

Based on the play "Daughter of Destiny" by Dr. Vidal A. Tan

Music Lucio D. San Pedro

Direction Oscar del Rosario

Cast Pugo & Togo, Katy de la Cruz, Dolores Mojica/ Also Starring Gregorio Ticman, Jose Sanchez, Alfredo de Lara, Fred Gonzales, Tony Mogueis, Batotoy, Aurora Dizon

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 138: PATRICIA MIJARES, DOMINGO PRINCIPE, PUGO & TOGO, KATY DE LA CRUZ, WITH ROLANDO LIWANAG, FRED GONZALES IN "TOMADACHI ZONA" (1946)

"Tomadachi Zona" (1946)

Coronet Pictures

Released thru Palaris Films

Release Date December 31, 1946 - January 10, 1947/ Globe and Illusion

Screenplay Davao Santiago

Direction Oscar del Rosario

Cast Patricia Mijares, Domingo Principe, Pugo & Togo, Katy de la Cruz/ Featuring Rolando Liwanag, Fred Gonzales

THE WAR YEARS (1942- 1945): "THE GOLDEN AGE OF PHILIPPINE THEATER"/ ROGELIO DE LA ROSA, NORMA BLANCAFLOR, WITH KATY DE LA CRUZ, TUGUING & PUGUING, BIMBO DANAO, JOSE CRIS SOTO, BAYANI CASIMIRO, REBECCA GONZALES AND AN ALL-STAR CAST IN "BULAG NA PAG-IBIG" (1943)

After their successful stage appearance in "Si, Si Señorita," Rogelio de la Rosa and Norma Blancaflor came back to the theater in "Bulag na Pag-ibig," marking their first dramatic roles onstage. Billed as a gripping drama of love and prejudice, the production was presented by Filipinas Revue and directed by Gregorio Fernandez. The cast also featured Katy de la Cruz, Puguing and Tuguing, Bimbo Danao, Jose Cris Soto, Bayani Casimiro, and others.

The stage play smashed all previous box-office records and was hailed as "their greatest dramatic triumph." It ran for 5 weeks at Life Theater, from May 4 to to June 24.

(The Tribune, May 4, 1943)

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MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, GLORIA IMPERIAL, WITH KATY DE LA CRUZ, BERT LE ROY, PACITA DEL RIO, JOSE CRIS SOTO, GREGORIO TICMAN, SALVADOR ZARAGOZA, JAIME G. CASTELVI, GUILLERMO E. CARLS IN "MATAMIS NA KASINUNGALINGAN" (1939)

"The dramatic story of a woman's delightful lie!" says the blurb in this 1939 movie, "Matamis na Kasinungalingan." The movie, written and directed by Ramon A. Estella, starred Leopoldo Salcedo, Gloria Imperial, with Katy de la Cruz, Bert LeRoy, Pacita del Rio, Jose Cris Soto, Gregorio Ticman, Salvador Zaragoza, Jaime G. Castelvi andGuillermo E. Carls.

It was released and shown at Fox Theater, September 20, 1939.

"Matamis na Kasinungalingan" (1939)

Filippine Films

Release Date September 20, 1939

Written and Directed by Ramon A. Estella

Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Gloria Imperial, with Katy de la Cruz, Bert LeRoy, Pacita del Rio, Jose Cris Soto, Gregorio Ticman, Salvador Zaragoza, Jaime G. Castelvi, Guillermo E. Carls

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THE EIGHTIES # 469: MARICEL SORIANO, GABBY CONCEPCION, WOTH KATY DE LA CRUZ, GLORIA SEVILLA, MAYA VALDEZ, JOHNNY WILSON IN "PEPE EN PILAR" (1983)

"Pepe en Pilar" (1983)

Regal Films

Release Date June17, 1983

Story Toto Belano

Screenplay Toto Belano, Jake Tordesillas

Cinematography Joe Batac

Musical Director Demet Velasquez

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Gloria Sevilla, Maya Valdez, Johnny Wilson, Louella Albornoz, Rosy Concepcion, Ruthie Roces, Geleen Eugenio

THE EIGHTIES # 327: DOLPHY, ALMA MORENO, WITH PANCHITO, MAILA GUMILA, RONNIE RICKETTS, EDGAR QUIZON IN "GOOD MORNING PROFESSOR" (1982)

"Good Morning Professor" (1982)

 RVQ Productions

Release Date June 1, 1982

Story Roy Vera Cruz

Screenplay Ben Feleo

Film Editor Efren Jarlego

Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez

Music Dominic Salustiano

Direction Frank Gray, Jr.

Cast Dolphy, Alma Moreno , Panchito, Maila Gumila, Ronnie Ricketts, Edgar Quizon/ Also Starring Georgie Quizon, Jerry Pons, Miniong Alvarez, Alfonso Alba, Er Canton Salazar, Manny Tibayan and Conde Ubaldo/ The Aged- Bayani Casimiro, Mary Walter, Eddie san Jose, Teroy de Guzman and Bentot/ In a very special role- Katy dela Cruz/ The students- Joey del Rosario, Estela de Leon, Elsa Estrada, Armi Tecson, Willie Natividad, Sheila Sukamo and Max Vera/ Special performances of Quiel Segovia, Ramon D' Salva and Zeny Zabala/ Introducing Chinggay

THE SEVENTIES # 972: DOLPHY, NIDA BLANCA, ROLLY QUIZON, PANCHITO, WITH KATY DELA CRUZ, PATSY, GEORGIE QUIZON, BENTOT, JR. AND MARGIE BRAZA IN "KISAME STREET" (1976)

"Kisame Stret" (1976)

RVQ Productions

1976 Filipino Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 1976

Story Roy Vera Cruz, Conde Ubaldo

Cinematography Manuel Bulotano

Choreography Al Quinn

Music Dominic Salustiano

Direction Ading Fernando

Cast Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Rolly Quizon, Panchito/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Patsy, Georgie Quizon, Bentot Jr.. and Margie Braza/ In a special role- Teroy de Guzman/ Co-starring Max Vera, Jaime Ladiana, Boy Pineda, Jowel Monteverde, Arnold Yabut, Boy de Castro, Jay Grama, Fred Esplana and Er 'Canton' Salazar/ with Del Hilario, Eric de Guzman, Rosarita de Guzman, Cesar de Guzman, Senen de Guzman and Boyet Spraken/ Featuring Candyman

THE SEVENTIES # 748: DOLPHY, LOTIS KEY, DOLPHY, JR., ROLLY QUIZON, LORNA TOLENTINO AND ROSEMARIE GIL IN "BIYENAN KO ANG AKING ANAK" (1974)

"Biyenan Ko ang Aking Anak" (1974)

RVQ Productions

Release Date December 21, 1974

Story Ading Fernando

Cinematography M. Bulatano

Music Dominic Salustiano

Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Dolphy, Lotis Key, Dolphy, Jr., Rolly Quizon, Lorna Tolentino and Rosemarie Gil/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Teroy de Guzman, Georgie Quizon, Rocco Montalban, Joaquin Fajardo and Surprise Guest Stars

THE SEVENTIES # 708: NORA AUNOR, VICTOR WOOD, WITH DJHOANNA GARCIA, ROD NAVARRO, LILLIAN LAING, BAYANI CASIMIRO AND KATY DE LA CRUZ IN "AS LONG AS THERE'S MUSIC" (1974)

"As Long As There's Music" (1974)

NV Productions

Release Date May 29, 1974

Cinematography Fermin Pagsisihan

Music Ernani Cuenco

Story, Screenplay and Direction Nestor U. Torre, Jr.

Cast Nora Aunor, Victor Wood/ Also Satrring Djohanna Garcia, Rod Navarro, Lillian Laing, Bayani Casimiro and Katy dela Cruz/ Introducing Lew Soratorio/ Featuring Roderick Paulate, Jingle, Maribel Aunor, Princess and Eddie Villamayor/ Co-Starring Jose Garcia, Rudy Manlapaz, Manny Tibayan, Marissa Arceo

THE SEVENTIES # 657: DOLPHY, LOTIS KEY, PANCHITO, BABALU IN MARS RAVELO'S "CAPTAIN BARBELL BOOM!" (1973)

"Captain Barbell Boom!" (1973)

RVQ Productions

Christmas Presentation

Release Date December 22, 1973

Cinematography Manuel Bulotano

Special Effects on Photography Conrado Baltazar, Vic Pinetarnte

Story Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Ading Fernando

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Jose (Pepe) Wenceslao

Cast Dolphy, Lotis Key, Panchito, Babalu/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Bayani Casimiro, Martin Marfil, Georgie Quizon, Rocco Montalban, Joaquin Fajardo/ Featuring Max Vera, Zony Quizon, Er 'Canton' Salazar, Maricel Soriano, Manny Tibaayan and the Big 3 Sullivans/ In special role- Roldan Aquino

THE SEVENTIES # 214: DOLPHY, GLORIA ROMERO, SAHLEE QUIZON, PANCHITO IN "KUNG ANONG PUNO, SIYANG BUNGA" (1971)

"Kung Anong Puno, Siyang Bunga" (1971)

RVQ Productions, Inc.

Release Date January 20, 1971/ Globe and Opera

Story Dan Quizon

Choreography Amelia Apolinario

Music Doming Valdez

Screenplay and Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Dolphy, Gloria Romero, Sahlee Quizon, Panchito/ Also Starring Zandro Zamora, Max Vera/ Co-starring Katy dela Cruz, Teroy de Guzman, Georgie Quizon, Dell Martin, Boy Quizon, Frank Gray, Jr., Jigger Roces, Jose Avelino III/ Plus D' Now Generation and The Allegro Dancers

THE SEVENTIES # 194: VIC VARGAS, ROD NAVARRO, LINA CARINO AND ROSANNA ORTIZ (AS PACING) IN "ANG MAGSASAGING" (1970)

"Ang Magsasaging" (1970)

FGO Film Productions

Release Date December 25, 1970

Story and Screenplay Carlos Empaynado and Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Music Pablo Vergara

Direction Luis San Juan

Cast Vic Vargas, Rod Navarro, Lina Carino and Rosanna Ortiz (as Pacing)/ Also Starring Jerry Pons, Pugak, Raul Mapalad/ with Katy dela Cruz (revives the hit she made popular)/ Featuring  Rosa Rodriguez, Suzanne Carrol, Monette Veloso, Zeny Ubana, Sarah Fernandez/ Co-starring Angel Confiado, Ben Peralta, Bill Ninonuevo, Larry Pangilinan, Er 'Canton' Salazar, Buddy Go, Val dalton, Rene Vera, Buche, Joe Mendoza and Melinda Roque/ Special Participation Nora Linda/ with Ursula Carlos, Bella Abordo, Lolit Garcia, Thelma Aviso/ Introducing Edwin Isaguirre

Originally titled "Saging ni Pacing"

THE SEVENTIES # 159: DOLPHY (IN THE TITLE ROLE), PANCHITO, ROD NAVARRO, KATY DELA CRUZ AND INTRODUCING CITA AVECILLA, JEAN YAZMIN IN "RODOLFO VALENTINO" (1970)

"Rodolfo Valentino" (1970)

RVQ Productions, Inc.

Release Date November 21, 1970/ Roxan

Story Dan Quizon

Music Restie Umali

Screenplay and Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Dolphy (in the title role), Panchito and Rod Navarro/ Introducing Cita Avecilla, Jean Yazmin/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Lou Salvador, Sr., Teroy de Guzman, Pugak, Balot and Paul Boleyn/ Co-starring Jimmy Javier, Angel Ventura, Angel Casaje, Jaime Ladiana/ Guests- Gina Laforteza, Jessette Prospero, Tessa Morales and Cora Varona/ Special Participation of  Jose Vergara

THE SEVENTIES # 57: DOLPHY (IN THE TITLE ROLE), PILAR PILAPIL, PANCHITO, WITH KATY DELA CRUZ, THE WING DUO, GINA LAFORTEZA, MARTIN MARFIL AND BAYANI CASIMIRO IN "BOYOYOY" (1970)

"Boyoyoy" (1970)

RVQ Productions, Inc.

Release Date April 19, 1970/ Globe

Screenplay Dan Quizon

Music Doming valdez

Story and Screenplay Armando Garces

Cast Dolphy (in the title role), Pilar Pilapil, Panchito/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Wing Duo (Nikki and Angie), Gina Laforteza, Martin Marfil, Bino Garcia, Teroy de Guzman, Joaquin fajardo, Georgie Quizon and Bayani Casimiro/ Featuring Ben David, Babalu, Babalina/ Guests artists- Victor Bravo, Zon Quizon

THE SIXTIES # 1323: DOLPHY, DOLPHY, JR., PILAR PILAPIL, VAN DE LEON, LAURO DELGADO AND MAX ALVARADO IN "DOLPE DE GULAT" (1969)

"Dolpe de Gulat" (1969)

RVQ Productions

Release Date January 31, 1969/ Dalisay

Story Dan Quizon

Screenplay Carlos Empaynado

Music Restie Umali

Direction Cesar (Chat) Gallardo

Cast Dolphy, Dolphy, Jr., Pilar Pilapil, Van de Leon, Lauro Delgado and Max Alvarado/ with Sofia Moran (in a very special role)/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Rocco Montalban, Joaquin Fajardo, Francisco Cruz, Angel Confiado, Bert Laforteza, Sancho Tesalona, Carlos Diaz, Leon Pajaron, Steve Alcarado, Alex Flores/ Guest stars- Arthur Villegas, Jimmy Javier, Liza Belmonte, Venchito Galvez and Jose Padilla, Jr.

THE SIXTIES # 1263: DOLPHY, NIDA BLANCA, PANCHITO, MYRNA DELGADO, WITH KATY DELA CRUZ, BAYANI CASIMIRO, TEROY DE GUZMAN, GEORGIE QUIZON AND VILMA SANTOS IN "PAG-IBIG, MASDAN ANG GINAWA MO" (1968)

"Pag-ibig, Masdan ang Ginawa Mo" (1968)

RVQ Productions

Release Date September 7, 1968/ Globe

Story Dan Quizon

Choreography Al Quinn

Music Restie Umali

Screenplay and Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Dolphy Nida Blanca, Panchito, Myrna Delgado/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Bayani Casimiro, Teroy de Guzman, Georgie Quizon and Vilma Santos/ with Rolly Quizon, Manuel Quizon, Pete Andal, Frank Vera, Jaime Ladiano, Angel Casaje/ Special participation of Ben David, Ike Fernando, Vic Pacia, Jessette and guest stars

THE SIXTIES # 1255: EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, MARLENE DAUDEN, BARBARA PEREZ, WITH EDDIE GARCIA, RENATO ROBLES, KATY DE LA CRUZ IN "GUMUHO MAN ANG LANGIT..!" (1968)

"Gumuho Man ang Langit!" (1968)

Virgo Film Productions

Release Date August 18, 1968/ Center

A DZRH Radio Serial

Story Aning Bagabaldo

Screenplay Dianing Rivera

Music Manuel Franco

Direction Luis Enriquez

Cast Eddie Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden, Barbara Perez/ Also Starring Eddie Rodriguez, Renato Robles, Katy de la Cruz/ with Alfonso Carvajal, Patricia Mijares, Arnold Gamboa, Marden Manawis/ Introducing Ariosto Reyes, Jr.

THE SIXTIES # 1198: DOLPHY, DIVINA VALENCIA, PANCHITO, WITH TEROY DE GUZMAN, GEORGIE QUIZON, MARITESS IN "DAKILANG TANGA" (1968)

"Dakilang Tanga" (1968)

RVQ Productions, Inc.

Release Date April 18, 1968/ Dalisay

Story Dan Quizon

Choreography Al Quinn

Music Danny Holmsen

Screenplay and Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Dolphy, Divina Valencia, Panchito, Teroy de Guzman, Georgie Quizon, Maritess/ Introducing Elizabeth Blanco/ Special participation of Rod Navarro, Katy dela Cruz, Ike Fernando and Rico Roman