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"What is the secret locked in jer heart that made out of her life a roasry of pain and suffering?, says that ad in this 1940 drama, "Lihim ng Kapatid."

Jose Padilla Jr. gives an admirable performance as a lawyer deeply in love with a woman (played by Arsenia Francisco) who, just days before their wedding, meets a tragic fate that leads to her imprisonment and years of anguish and suffering. Written by Augusto Revilla, the movie unfolds with gripping scenes and emotionally charged moments that strike the heartstrings, stirring deep sympathy and powerful emotion throughout this moving film.

It also starred Silvia Rosales, Pacita del Rio, Angelita Rey, Fernando Royo, Precioso Palma, Marcial Noguera, Mercedes de Gavino, Joaquin de San Agustin and Jose del Prado, under the direction of Bernie Nolasco.

It was released and shown at Grand Theater, February 22, 1940.

"Lihim ng Kapatid" (1940)

Excelsior Pictures, Inc.

Release Date February 22, 1940/ Grand Theater

Story Augusto Revilla

Music Constancio de Guzman

In charge of Production Luis F. Nolasco

Direction Bernie Nolasco

Cast Arsenia Francisco, Jose Padilla, Jr., Silvia Rosales, withPacita del Rio, Angelita rey, Fernando Royo, Precioso Palma, Marcial Noguera, Mercedes de Gavino, Joaquin de San Agustin and Jose del Prado

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"A desperate girl, a loving mother and a compassionate doctor bring you a tumultuous drama... so human... so profoundly moving... it digs right down into your heart!" says the ad in this 1939 drama, "Walang Tahanan."

The movie, directed by Carlos Padilla, starred  Sylvia Rosales, Yolanda Marquez, Carlos Padilla, Rudy Concepcion, with Rosa Aguirre, Armando Villa and Billy Vizcarra.

It was released and shown at Grand Theater, October 12, 1939.

"Walang Tahanan" (1939)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date October 12, 1939/ Grand Theater

Story Jovita Martinez Memije

Music Francisco Buencamino

Direction Carlos Padilla

Cast Sylvia Rosales, Yolanda Marquez, Carlos Padilla, Rudy Concepcion, with Rosa Aguirre, Armando Villa, Billy Vizcarra

(Image, courtesy of Pinoy Kollektor)

 

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"She willingly drowned herself into a sea of bitter miseries just to save her family honor from stain and destruction! A soul stirring hit flaring with tears!... cheers!... thrills!..." says the ad in this 1939 drama, "Lagot na Kuwintas."

The movie, directed by Carlos Padilla, starred Rosario Moreno, Rogelio dela Rosa, Silvia Rosales, Ernesto La Guardia, Miguel Anzures, Soledad Aquino, Naty Rubi, Precioso Palma, Billy Vizcarra, Joaquin Gavino and Patring Gomez.

It was released and shown at Grand Theater, February 24, 1939.

"Lagot na Kuwintas" (1939)

Sampaguita Pictures Inc.

Release Date: February 24- March 2, 1939/ Grand Theater

Director Carlos Padilla
Cast Rosario Moreno, Rogelio dela Rosa, Silvia Rosales, Ernesto La Guardia, Miguel Anzures, Soledad Aquino, Naty Rubi, Precioso Palma, Billy Vizcarra, Joaquin Gavino, Patring Gomez

"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."

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Sampaguita Pictures was established in 1937 by Pedro Vera. Their first movie, Bituing Marikit, a commercial hit in 1937, starred the biggest star at that time, Elsa Oria, the Philippines' singing nightingale. The movie, directed by Carlos Vander Tolosa, also starred Rogelio dela Rosa and Ely Ramos.

"Bituing Marikit" — Extended at the Grand 

Acclaimed as the best local super-muslcal production, "Bituing Marikit," Sampaguita's debut picture, has for the last week broken all the past box-office records set by other pictures of the kind." Failing to house the enormous crowd

Who daily stormed the Grand Theatre, especially during the last few days, its showing automatically had to be extended by popular request. Starred in "Bituing Marikit," Elsa Oria, the Singing Sweetheart of the Philippines, reveals the best performance in her screen career. Her superb vocal renditions prove her undoubtful talent as a screen diva. She is teamed with the screen idol, Rogelio de la Rosa. The cast also includes the radio Romeo, Ely Ramos, with Silvia Rosales, Teddy Benavides, Natl Rubi, Billy Vizcarra and supported by several radio stars including Baron "Amateur"Unterhelsen.

(The Tribune, January 5, 1938)

"Bituing Marikit" (1937)

Sampaguita Pictures
Release Date: December 12-20, 1937/ Savoy Theater

Director Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast Elsa Oria, Rogelio dela Rosa, Ely Ramos, Silvia Rosales, Teddy Benavides, Nati Rubi, Billy Vizcarra

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"A story of daring courage and deathless love in the midst of Philippines bitter struggle for freedom in 1896. A picture of war and love blasted from the living ashes of the past," says the flyer in this 1937 movie, "Teniente Rosario."

The movie, directed by Octavio Silos, starred Lucita Goyena, Rogelio de la Rosa, Andres Centenera, Silvia Rosales, Precioso Palma, H. Ilagan, Manuel Soler, Teddy Benavides. 

 "Teniente Rosario" (1937) 

Parlatone Hispano-Filipino, Inc. 

Release Date June 17, 1939/ Fox & Savoy 

Story Gregorio Coching

Musical Score Jose Silos & Juan Silos, Sr.

Direction Octavio Silos 

Cast Lucita Goyena, Rogelio de la Rosa, Andres Centenera, Silvia Rosales, Precioso Palma, H. Ilagan, Teddy Benavides 

Image courtesy of Pinoy Kollektor

"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."

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"The burdens of life which are frequently registered in the records of the Manila Police; a story intensely emotional and sentimental, are depicted in this 1936 true-to-life drama, Ang Itinapon (The Outcast)."   

Based on the story by Jose Esperanza Cruz, the editor of Liwayway, "Ang Itinapon" was directed by Octavio Silos and starred Silvia Rosales, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rose May, Sofia Rivera, Soledad Aquino, Rosa Luz, Antonia Santos.

It was shown at Fox Theater, December 7, 1936.

"Ang Itinapon (The Outcast)" (1936)

Parlatone Hiapano-Filipino, Inc.

Release Date December 7, 1936

Story Jose Esperanza Cruz

Direction Octavio Silos

Cast Silvia Rosales, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rose May, Sofia Rivera, Soledad Aquino, Rosa Luz, Antonia Santos

(Image, courtesy of Casa Grande)

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"What is the quality in a modern girl that young men of today are after?", says the article published prior to the showing of the movie.

"Is it "Money, beauty or intelligence."

"A picture of student's life... it will give you a kind of thrill!," says the ad in this 1936 movie, "Lagablab ng Kabataan." 

The movie was written by Dr. Fausto Galauran and directed by Manuel Silos and starred Rogelio de la Rosa, Silvia Rosales, Juanito Carriedo, Eddie Unson, Rose May Al Cante, Paquito Villa, Nati Rubi, V. Salumdides.

The movie was shown at Fox Theater, November 2, 1936

"Lagablab ng Kabataan" (1936)
Parlatone Hispano-Filipino, Inc.

Release Date November 2, 1936/ Fox Theater

4 songs by Miguel Velarde, Jr.

Story Dr. Fausto Galauran

Director Manuel Silos
Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Silvia Rosales, Juanito Carriedo, Eddie Unson, Rose May Al Cante, Paquito Villa, Nati Rubi, V. Salumdides/ with Velarde's KZRM Jazztocrats and The Manila High Steppers

"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."