POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 57: CARLOS PADILLA, ANITA LINDA WITH FERNANDO ROYO, MARY WALTER, AMPARO AQUINO, EFREN REYES, VIRGINIA MONTES, AMELITA SOL IN "WALA NA AKONG LUHA" (1948)/ UPDATED

"Wala Na Akong Luha"
Premiere Productions
Release Date: August 12, 1948/Dalisay
Music Santiago S. Suarez
Direction Eduardo de Castro
Cast Carlos Padilla, Anita Linda, Fernando Royo, Mary Walter, Amparo Aquino, Efren Reyes, Virginia Montes, Amelita Sol, Dely Atay-Atayan, Fernando Santiago, Kasupang, Marcial Glorioso, Sonny Padilla

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 74: JOSE PADILLA, JR., ESTER MAGALONA, WITH FERNANDO ROYO, AMELITA SOL, VIRGINIA MONTES, TOLINDOY, DELY ATAY-ATAYAN, MARY WALTER IN "HALIK SA BANDILA" (1948)/ UPDATED

"Halik sa Bandila"
Premiere Productions
Release Date April 13-23, 1948/ Dalisay

Direction Consuelo P. Osorio

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Ester Magalona, Fernando Royo, Amelita Sol, Virginia Montes, Tolindoy, Dely Atay-atayan, Mary Walter, Fernando Santiago, Simplicio Serafin Casupang, Alfonso Reyes, Alvaran, Totoy Torrente, Efren Reyes

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 155: ESTER MAGALONA, CARLOS PADILLA, REYNALDO DANTE, WITH NATI RUBI, AMELITA SOL, ROSA ROSAL, DELY ATAY-ATAYAN IN "ISANG DAKOT NA BIGAS" (1948)

"Isang Dakot na Bigas" (1948)

Premiere Productions, Inc.

Release Date January 14- 30, 1948/ Dalisaay

Story Teodoro Virrey

Photography Arsenio Dona

Sound Demetrio Santos

In charge of Production Atty. Ricardo Balatbat

Overall Supervision Dr. Generoso Santiago

Asst. Director Armando de Guzman

Music and Direction Paquito Bolero

Cast Ester Magalona, Carlos Padilla, Reynaldo Dante/ Also Starring Nati Rubi, Amelita Sol, Rosa Rosal, Dely Atay-Atayan, Vicente Ocampo, Sepo del Rosario, Luz Cahanding, Kasupamg, Totoy Torrente, Oscar Obligacion, Lily Miraflor, Mary Walter

THE WAR YEARS (1942- 1945): LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, ESTER MAGALONA, CARLOS PADILLA, DEANA PRIETO, ROLANDO LIWANAG, MARY WALTER, TEDDY ALIERMO, LILIAN LEONARDO, CECILIO JOAQUIN, EDDIE INFANTE, MANUEL ELORIAGA, JUAN RODRIGUEZ, RAMONA PALMA, RAMON ROY, JOSE LUZ BERNARDO, NITA CARMONA, NARDO ZAMORA, JOSE MAXIMO IN "PRINCIPE TEÑOSO" (1942)

In a videotaped interview, Manuel Conde recounted the problems of shooting "Principe Teñoso." There was a scarcity of film stock as the local Kodak store had been looted by the rig-drivers of Binondo. However, they were able to salvage a few rolls from the stables. There was also severe film censorship. The Japanese demanded that every form of entertainment--- movies as well as stage plays and vaudeville---carried some form of Japanese propaganda. Conde’s problem was that there were no Japanese during the time of Principe Teñoso. How could you inject propaganda in a 19th century setting? He finally solved it by stamping the glass of milk the princess was drinking with a trademark: Made in Japan.

Source: “War and its Aftermath in Philippine Cinema by Agustin Sotto

"Principe Teñoso" (1942)

LVN Pictures, Inc.

Release Date October 3, 1942/ Ideal Theater

Music Jian Silos, Jr., Francisco Buencamino, Sr. and Jr.

Direction Manuel Conde

Cast Leopoldo Salcedo, Ester Magalona, Carlos Padilla, Deanna Prieto, Rolando Liwanag, Mary Walter, Teddy Aliermo, Lilian Leonardo, Cecilio Joaquin, Eddie Infante, Manuel Eloriaga, Juan Rodriguez, Ramona Palma, Ramon Roy, Jose Luz Bernardo, Nita Carmona, Nardo Zamora, Jose Maximo

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: ANGEL ESMERALDA, YOLANDA MARQUEZ, ARMANDO CRIS, MARY WALTER, GREGORIO TICMAN, EXEQUIEL SEGOVIA, GERARDO DE LEON IN "ANG PAGBABALIK" (1938)

"He sink to the bottomless pit of despair only to rise again to a glory and happiness greater than any he had ever known," says the ad in this 1938 movie, "Ang Pagbabalik."

The movie starred Angel Esmeralda, Yolanda Marquez, Armando Cris, Mary Walter, Gregorio Ticman, Exequiel Segovia, Gerardo de Leon, under the direction of Carlos Padilla.

It was released and shown at Grand Theater, March 1, 1938.

Synopsis: Carmelo Pena, featherweight champion of the Orient, during his fight with "Kid Rainbow, “sees his wife winking at his opponent, during one of the intermission.

Flared by jealousy, Carmelo loses the fight, and eventually, his title. Conchita, his wife, a woman who is attracted by the new champion, decides to leave Carmelo and live with the new featherweight champion, "Kid Rainbow.''

Distraught and betrayed, Carmelo abandons the sport, his glory soon forgotten, and wanders aimlessly with a broken spirit.

One day, a devoted fan named Donaldo encounters him and, believing Carmelo still has greatness within him, brings him to his hacienda for strict training. There, Carmelo meets Rosita, Donaldo’s sister, and quietly falls in love with her. Bound by his supposed marriage to Conchita, he suppresses his feelings, though Donaldo, sensing his affection, investigates. Donaldo discovers that Conchita had previously married another man, making her union with Carmelo invalid. Keeping this to himself, he continues preparing Carmelo for a comeback.

Driven by gratitude to Donaldo and admiration for Rosita, Carmelo returns to the ring, regains his title, and learns that Conchita has died. Overjoyed, he declares his love to Rosita, who admits she has loved him since their first meeting. Their wedding is quickly arranged—but during the ceremony, Conchita suddenly appears alive. Just as the marriage is about to be stopped, Donaldo presents documents proving Carmelo’s marriage to Conchita was never legal. With the truth revealed, Conchita is escorted away, and Carmelo finally claims both his championship and the woman he loves.

"Ang Pagbabalik" (1938)

Parlatone Hispano-Filipino, Inc.

Release Date March 1, 1938/ Grand Theater

Story and Direction Carlos Padilla

Cast Angel Esmeralda, Yolanda Marquez, Armando Cris, Mary Walter, Gregorio Ticman, Exequiel Segovia, Gerardo de Leon

(Image- courtesy of Pinoy Kollektor)

 

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Adapted from Liwayway popular serial created by Gregorio Coching, "Ang Batang Tulisan" starred Jose Padilla, Jr., Alma Bella, Mary Walter, Miguel Anzures, Corazon Noble, Salvador Zaragoza, Narding Anzures and Manuel Barbeyto, and with Rod Avlas at the helm.

The movie was released and shown at Fox and Savoy theaters, February 12- 14, 1938, and unfortunately the exhibition was stopped by the Censors but was reshown 8 months later, on October 10, 1938, under a new title, "Binatang Parang."

The movie the turbulent story of Gabriel (Miguel Anzures), a scientist whose life is destroyed after marrying Atang (Mary Walter), a woman entangled in an illicit affair with Mat (Manuel Barbeyto). Betrayed, Gabriel saves Atang’s child, joins outlaws, and vows revenge. Meanwhile, Atang becomes a poison-wielding murderer. Years later, her daughter Oning falls in love with bandit leader Mausig (Narding Anzures). Identities unravel: Mat reappears disguised as a priest, Atang kills him, and then takes her own life to spare Oning shame. The tale ends in redemption, with Gabriel and the bandit queen, and Mausig and Oning, choosing straight lives after the bandits disband.

"Ang Batang Tulisan" (1938)

Filippine Films

Release Date February 12-14, 1938/ Fox and Savoy Theaters

Story Gergorio C. Coching

Direction Rod Avlas

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Alma Bella, Mary Walter, with Miguel Anzures, Corazon Noble, Salvador Zaragoza, Narding Anzures, Manuel Barbeyto

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: ROSA DEL ROSARIO, ARMANDO VILLA, NATY BERNARDO, FERNANDO POE, MARY WALTER, GREGORIO FERNANDEZ, RITA RICA, FLORENTINO BALLECER IN "ANG BIRHENG WALANG DAMBANA" (1937)

The film Ang Birheng Walang Dambana was based on the prize-winning novel of Dr. Fausto J. Galauran, originally serialized in Liwayway Magazine. Produced by Filippine Films, it presents a timeless and poignant tale centered on a mother’s love.

Under the direction of Eduardo de Castro, the cast featured Rosa del Rosario, Armando Villa, Naty Bernardo, Fernando Poe, Mary Walter, Gregorio Fernandez, Rita Rica, and Florentino Ballecer.

It premiered at the Savoy Theater on February 9, 1937.

"Ang Birheng Walang Dambana" (1937)

Filippine Films

Release Date February 9, 1937/ Savoy Theater

Story Fausto J. Galauran

Direction Eduardo de Castro

Cast Rosa del Rosario, Armando Villa, Naty Bernardo, Fernando Poe, Mary Walter, Gregorio Fernandez, Rita Rica, Florentino Ballecer

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: ROSA DEL ROSARIO, MARY WALTER, FLORENTINO BALLECER, RITA RICA, MANUEL BARBEYTO, ANDRES GUEVARA, RUDY CONCEPCION, TOR VILLANO, TAITA SARI IN "ANG BUHOK NI ESTER" (1936)

The Tribune, January 14, 1936---

The much-heralded cinema version of Aurelio Tolentino's famous novel, '"Ang Buhok ni Ester," is opening tomorrow at the Fox Theater after having reaped the plaudits of Manila newspapermen and the members of the board of censors for motion pictures who previewed it. 

"Ang Buhok ni Ester" ushers in a new era in the making of talking pictures in the country. The hitherto virgin field of the Tagalog classics is for the first time invaded by the movies, and we may expect that it is the harbinger of a new day for local literature.

"Ang Buhok ni Ester" is a story of a rich family in Central Luzon who is subjected to blackmail by a band of outlaws headed by a relative of a family. Into this puzzle is thrown in a love story that is unique because it demands life itself, to satisfy its desire.

A delicately woven plot has been utilized to good mesure by Director Agapito R. Conchu who has produced a story very faithful to the novel itself.

The movie starred Rosa del Rosario, Mary Walter, Florentino Ballecer, Rita Rica, Manuel Barbeyto, Andres Buevara, Rudy Concepcion, Tor Villano, Taita Sari.

"Ang Buhok ni Ester" (1936)

Filippine Films

Release Date January 15, 1936/ Fox Theater

Direction Agapito R. Conchu

Cast Rosa del Rosario, Mary Walter, Florentino Ballecer, Rita Rica, Manuel Barbeyto, Andres Buevara, Rudy Concepcion, Tor Villano, Taita Sari

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: MARY WALTER, GREGORIO TICMAN, PEDRO FAUSTINO, RITA RICA, SALVADOR ZARAGOZA, PAULA MAURAT, FAUSTINO MAURAT IN "HIMALA NG BIRHAN" (1935)

According to an article, " 'Himala ni Bathala' is a faithful picture of native life in the Philippines. Belief in the power of miracles is still strong up to this day, and specially in the rural districts. The story is rich in scenes of the beautiful Philippine countryside. The moonlight idyls are specially noteworthy."

(The Tribune, August 20, 1935)

The movie starred Mary Walter, Gregorio Ticman, Pedro Faustino, Rita Rica, Salvador Zaragoza, Paula Maurat, Faustino Maurat and others. It was shown at Radio Theater, August 20, 1935.

"Himala ng Birhen" (1935)

Filippine Films

Release Date August 20, 1935/ Radio Theater

Cast Mary Walter, Gregorio Ticman, Pedro Faustino, Rita Rica, Salvador Zaragoza, Paula Maurat, Faustino Maurat

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: MARY WALTER, PEDRO FAUSTINO, ROSA DEL ROSARIO, JOSE PADILLA, JR. IN "GULONG NG BUHAY" (1935)

The first in 1935, Filippine Films' "Ang Gulong ng Buhay" starring Mary Walter, Pedro Faustino, Rosa del Rosario, Jose Padilla, Jr. The movie, with a special feature on Vodavil, made its theatrical run at Star Theater, January 30- February 5, 1935.

"Ang Gulong ng Buhay"

Filippine Films

Release Date January 30- February 5, 1935/ Star Theater

Cast Mary Walter, Pedro Faustino, Rosa del Rosario, Jose Padilla, Jr.

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: MARY WALTER, JOSE PADILLA, JR., GREGORIO TICMAN, FERMIN BARVA, SALVADOR ZARAGOZA, FAUSTINO MAURAT IN " LIWAYWAY NG KALAYAAN" (1934)

"Liwayway ng Kalayaan" (1934)
Filippine Films
Release Date September 29- October 4, 1934/ Radio Theater
Cast Mary Walter, Jose Padilla, Jr., Gregorio Ticman, Fermin Barva, Tor Villano, Salvador Zaragoza, Faustino Maurat

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: ROSA DEL ROSARIO, CARLOS PADILLA, JOSE PADILLA, JR., GREGORIO TICMAN, NORMA DEL ROSARIO, RITA RICA, MARY WALTER, FERMIN BARVA, PATRING CARVAJAL IN "X 3 X" (1934)

"X 3 X" (1934)
Filippine Films
Release Date August 30, 1934/ Radio Theater
Direction Carlos Vander Tolosa
Cast Rosa del Rosario, Carlos Padilla, Jose Padilla, Jr., Gregorio Ticman, Norma del Rosario, Rita Rica, Mary Walter, Fermin Barva, Patring Carvajal

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: MARY WALTER, CARLOS PADILLA, RITA RICA, PAULA MAURAT, FERMIN BRAVA, PEDRO FAUSTINO, TORCUATO REYES IN "HINAGPIS NG MAGULANG" (1934)

"A gripping mother story with heart-rending pathos and inspiring romance.," says the ad in this 1934 drama, "Hinagpis ng Magulang." Produced by Filippine Films and directed by Octavio Silos, the movie starred Mary Walter, Carlos Padilla, Rita Rica, Paula Maurat, Fermin Barva, Pedro Faustino, Torcuato Reyes. It was shown at Radio Theater, June 30- July 5, 1934.

"Hinagpis ng Magulang" (1934)

Filippine Films

Release Date June 30- July 5, 1934/ Radio Theater

Direction Octavio Silos

Cast Mary Walter, Carlos Padilla, Rita Rica, Paula Maurat, Fermin Barva, Pedro Faustino, Torcuato Reyes

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: MARY WALTER, EDUARDO DE CASTRO, GREGORIO FERNANDEZ, RITA RICA, ADOLFO SOTELO, FIDEL BARVA AND SALVADOR ZARAGOZA IN "SA LABI NG LUMANG LIBINGAN" (1932)

"Hatred... Vengeance... Death... Justice... A picture of love, a picture of thrill, a picture of vengeance and emotion" says the ad in this 1932 silent film, " Sa Labi ng Lumang Simbahan." A Christmas gift will be given to five persons who can answer a simple question correctly--- Who killed Cesar Altiveros and Why?
The movie starred Mary Walter, Eduardo de Castro, Gregorio Fernandez, Rita Rica, Adolfo Sotelo, Fidel Barva and Salvador Zaragoza and under the direction of Carlos Vander Tolosa.

"Sa Labi ng Lumang Libingan" (1932)

Banahaw Pictures Corporation

Release Date December 1- 7, 1932/ Imperial Theater

Story Donato Espinosa

Cameraman Cesar Silos

Direction Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Mary Walter, Eduardo de Castro, Gregorio Fernandez, Rita Rica, Adolfo Sotelo, Fidel Barva and Salvador Zaragoza

 

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: SALVADOR ZARAGOSA, MARY WALTER, DOMINGO PRINCIPE, DOLLY GARCIA IN "MANG TANO (NUNO NG MGA ASUANG)" (1932)

"Mang Tano (Nuno ng mga Asuang)" (1932)

Malayan Pictures Corp.

Release Date 1932/ Cine Tivoli

Cast Salvador Zaragosa, Mary Walter, Domingo Principe, Dolly Garcia

MORE ON PRE-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES: GREGORIO FERNANDEZ, MARY WALTER IN "ANG ILAW NANG KAPIT-BAHAY" (1932)

"The story that made Huseng Batute (Jose Corazon de Jesus, the immortal poet in real life) more famous, because it was based upon the truth," says the ad in this 1932 movie, "Ang Ilaw Nang Kapit-Bahay." It starred Gregorio Fernandez and Mary Walter and was shown October 5 at Imperial theater.

"Ang Ilaw Nang Kapit-Bahay" (1932)

Banahaw Pictures

Release Date October 5- 11, 1932/ Imperial

Story Jose Corazon de Jesus (Huseng Batute)

Cameraman Augusto Silos

Direction Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Gregorio Fernandez, Mary Walter

THE SEVENTIES # 1273: ELIZABETH OROPESA, CHANDA ROMERO, TRIXIA GOMEZ AND ALONA ALEGRE, WITH EDDI GUTIERREZ, DINDO FERNANDO, RUEL VERNAL AND RONALDO VALDEZ IN "PANG ADULTS LAMANG" (1977)

"Pang Adults Lamang (1977)

Emperor Films

Release Date September 29, 1977

Story and Screenplay Allan Jayme Rabaya

Cinematography Amado de Guzman

Musical Director Tito Sotto

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Elizabeth Oropesa, Chanda Romero, Trixia Gomez and Alona Alegre/ with Eddie Gutierrez, Dindo Fernando, Ruel Vernal and Ronaldo Valdez/ Also starring Anita Linda, Bella Flores, Mary Walter, Jose Villafranca, Tony Carreon, Fanny/ Guest stars- Dexter Doria, Romeo Rivera, Freddie Yance

(Movie Ad- Courtesy of  Ferdie Montero/ Lagarista Files)

THE SEVENTIES # 1266: BOOTS ANSON- ROA, RONALDO VALDEZ CHANDA ROMERO, RICKY BELMONTE, GINA PARENO, ANTHONY ALONZO IN "TATLONG KASALANAN" (1976)

"Tatlong Kasalanan" (1976)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date January 30, 1976

Direction Luciano B. Carlos, Emmanuel Borlaza, Rodolfo T. Meyer

Cast Boots Anson Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Chanda Romero, Ricky Belmonte, Gina Pareno, Anthony Alonzo/ Also starring Loretta Marquez, Bella Flores, Ely Roque, Alicia Alonzo, Mary Walter, Tita de Villa, Matimtiman Cruz, Rey Tomenes, Tamle Vergel/ Featuring Che-Che/ Guests- Tony Santos, Sr., Carlos Padilla, Jr.

THE NINETIES # 347: RENE REQUIESTAS, RITA AVILA, RAYMOND & RICHARD GUTIERREZ, RINA REYES, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA AND SHERYL CRUZ, ROMNICK SARMENTA/ THREE EPISODES/ IN "TAKBO... TALON... TILI!!!" (1992)

"Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!" (1992)

Seiko Films

A 1992 Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1992

Screenplay Ricky Lee and Joe Bartolome

Cinematography Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Edgardo Jarlego

Production Design Raymund Bajarias

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Efren Jarlego

First Episode- "Mahiwagang Banga"

Cast Rina Reyes, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Delia Razon, Sammy Lagmay, Jinky Oda, Ernie David, Mary Walter, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Maya dela Cuesta, Flora Gasser, Isabel Navarro/ Special Participation- Jojo Acuin

Second Episode- "Ang Lalaki sa Salamin"

Cast Sheryl Cruz, Romnick Sarmenta, Sylvia Sanchez, Evelyn Vargas, Luz Fernandez, Nonong de Andres, Lucy Quinto/ Special Participation- Caselyn Francisco, Chinggay Riego

Third Episode- "Mga Laruan nina Kiko, Tito at Toto"

Cast Rene Requiestas, Rita Avila, Raymond and Richard Gutierrez, Rez Cortez, Don Pepot, Bert Mansueto, Leo Lazaro, Jack Silva, Ariel Himan, Iluminada Medrano,Aldee Antonio, Ronnie Fernado, Zeny Balmores, Ivy Javier, Jessie Thompson, Alfred Manal

THE NINETIES # 346: AGA MUHLACH, ARIEL RIVERA AND LEA SALONGA, TOGETHER WITH BARBARA PEREZ, SANDY ANDOLONG, MARY WALTER, NOEL TRINIDAD IN "BAKIT LABIS KITANG MAHAL" (1992)

"Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" (1992)

OctoArts Films

A 1992 Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1992

Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Randy Gamier

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Aga Muhlach, Ariel Rivera and Lea Salonga/ Also starring Barbara Perez, Sandy Andolong, Mary Walter, Noel Trinidad/ Introducing Maria Jose 'Michelle' Arnaldo/ with Manny Castaneda, Eric Cayetano, Bimbo Bautista, Mon Confiado

(l-r) Aga Muhlach, Lea Salonga, Ariel Rivera

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