THE SILVER SCREEN UNFOLDS ON THE STAGE (The Sunday Tribune, November 1, 1942)

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Some of the Stage Shows/plays during the war years:

"AY COMPADRE!"

Directed by Manuel Conde

Cast:  Corazon Noble and Roberto Rosales

(January 10, 1943, Dalisay Theatre)

"BUHAY ALAMANG"

Directed by Gerardo de Leon

All Star Cast

(February 12, 1943, Life Theatre)

"PUTO BUMBONG KAYO, MAMA"

Directed by Lamberto V. Avellana

All Star Cast

(December 26, 1942, Avenue Theatre)

"BULAG NA PAG-IBIG"

Directed by Gregorio Fernandez

Cast: Rogelio de la Rosa and Norma Blancaflor

(May 4, 1943, Life Theatre)

"HIYAS NG KAHAPON"

Directed by Fernando Poe

Cast:  Fernando Poe, Tito Arevalo, Nati Bernardo, AmadingMontes

(December 10, 1942, State Theatre)

"KULAFU"

Directed by Carlos Vander Tolosa

Cast:  Puguing, Tuguing, Bayani, Katy dela Cruz, Lilian Velez

(October 1, 1942, Life Theatre)

"AVE MARIA"

Directed by Ramon A. Estella

Cast:  Leopoldo Salcedo, Deanna Prieto, Carlos Padilla

(December 24, 1942, Lyric Theatre)

"THE HAUNTED HOUSE"

Directed by Paquito Bolero

Cast:  Bert Le Roy, Sonia Reyes

(November 20, 1942, Dalisay Theatre)

"KALAPATING AZUL"

Directed by Lou Salador

Cast:  Luningning, Fernando Royo, Perla Galang

(December 24, 1942, Palace Theatre)

"TAPOS ANG BOKSING"

Directed by Conrado Conde

Cast:  Bimbo Danao, Diana Toy, Puguing & Tuguing, Katy de la Cruz

(January 26, 1943, Life Theatre)

"CALLING DR. BIGOTILLO"

Directed by Jose Climaco

All Star Cast

(November 13, 1942, Life Theatre)

"FAMILIA NG MGA ULIANIN"

Directed by Ray Reynolds

Cast:  The Dixie Sisters, Reynaldo Dante, Mela

(December 11, 1942, Radio Theatre)

"SA KABUKIRAN"

Directed by Ric Javier

Cast:  Patricia Mijares, Josefino Cenizal

(February 26, 1943, Metropolitan Theatre)

"NAKU PO!  MAMAW"

Directed by Bayani Casimiro

Cast:  Katy, Pacita, Nieves, Bayani

(November 12, 1943, Life Theatre)

"NGIPIN SA NGIPIN"

Directed by Carlos Padilla

Cast:  Jose Padilla

(August 22, 1943, Dalisay Theatre)

"DAKILANG INA"

Directed by Clodualdo del Mundo

Cast:  Luningning, R. Dante, C. Mirasol

(September 17, 1942, Palace Theatre)

"MANGKUKULAM"

Directed by Enrique H. Davila

Cast:  Leopoldo Salcedo, Pacita del Rio, Carlos Padilla, Lopita & Lopito

(February 3, 1944, Strand Theatre)

"TINDAHANG BAYAN"

Directed by Gregorio Ticman

Cast:  Gregorio Ticman, Violeta Hermosa, Reynaldo Dante

(April 13-14, 1943, Tivoli Theatre)

"TININTE DEL BARRIO"

Directed by Josefino Cenizal

Cast:  Gregorio Ticman, Josefino Cenizal, Luna del Miel, Andres Centenera

(March 23, 1943, Tivoli Theatre)

"MARTIR SA GOLGOTA"

(Passion Play)

Directed by Narciso Pimentel

(April 18, 1943, Metropolitan Theatre)

"KARNABAL"

Directed by Mar. I. Esmeralda

Cast:  Luningning, Armando Cris, Edo Nagali, Eduardo Padilla, Estrellita

(October 29, 1942, Palace Theatre)

"BULAKLAK NG KABUNDUKAN"

Directed by R. Mat Castro

Cast:  Atang de la Rama, Tomas Esteban, Nati Rubi, Engracio Ibarra

(November 1, 1942, Dalisay Theatre)

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A KIDDIE PLAY ON ENERGY CRISIS (By Hofilena MD, Parade Magazine, February 3, 1980)

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STYLE SHOWIZ: LARAWAN IS FOR SALE! (FilMag, June 8, 1998)

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Source:  FilMag, June 8, 1998

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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: VERY FILIPINO (Expressweek Magazine, August 31, 1978)

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Source:  Expressweek Magazine, August 31, 1978)

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OUR EMASCULATED THEATER (by M.R. Avena, Who? Magazine, September 30, 1978)

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Source:  Who? Magazine, September 30, 1978

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THEATER IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE MOVIES? (by Bienvenido Lumbera, Who? Magazine, September 30, 1978)

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Source:  Who? Magazine, September 30, 1978

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ANG PILIPINO BILANG DAGA SA KULUNGAN (MALAY PINOY ni Domingo G. Landicho, Pilipino Reporter Magasin, October 10, 1993)

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Source:  Pilipino Reporter Magasin, October 10, 1993

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HESUKRISTO (THE PASSION OF CHRIST IN PILIPINO)

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Source:  MovieTime Magazine, April 15, 1972

Courtesy of Simon Santos, Video 48

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MAKULAY NA PALABAS-TANGHALAN (Literary Song-Movie Magazine, March 16, 1960)

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Source:  Literary Song-Movie Magazine, March 16, 1960

(Courtesy of Simon Santos, Video 48)

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REBYU: PANTEATRONG KUDETA NI NORA (ni Mars D. Cavestany, Jr., Star Special, March 10, 1991)

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Source:  Star Special, March 10, 1991

Article by Mars D. Cavestany, Jr.

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MUSICAL ANAK-PAWIS (Expressweek, November 15, 1979)

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Source:  Expressweek, November 15, 1979

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