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List of Philippine films before 1940

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A list of the early pre-war films produced in the Philippines from 1912 to 1939. For an A-Z see Category:Philippine films

1905–1929

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Title Director Cast Production Company Genre Notes
1905
Luzon Lingerie Short film / Documentary first well-documented film (short) produced, made and released in the Philippines
1912
El Fusilamiento de Jose Rizal Albert Yearsley Short film the first film produced and made in the Philippines to be released
La vida de Jose Rizal Edward M. Gross Oriental Moving Picture, Rizalina Film Manufacturing Company Historical / Period first feature-length film produced and made in the Philippines to be released
La Vida y Muerte del Gran Martir Filipino, Dr. Jose Rizal Albert Yearsley Oriental Moving Picture Short film
1913
Walang Sugat Albert Yearsley Jose Tolentino, Atang de la Rama Short film
1915
Noli Me Tángere Albert Yearsley Rizalina Film Manufacturing Company Short film earliest screen adaptation of Jose Rizal's popular novel
1919
Dalagang Bukid (aka Countryside Maiden, Farm Lady, Mountain Lady) José Nepumuceno Atang de la Rama, Mar I. Esmeralda Malayan Movies Drama, Romance first Filipino feature-length film
Los Petalos De Lao-Tze [1]
La Venganza de Don Silvestre (The Vengeance of Don Silvestre) José Nepumuceno Malayan Movies Drama, Action [2]
1920
La Mariposa Negra José Nepumuceno Malayan Movies Drama
1921
El Capullo Marchito José Nepumuceno Malayan Movies Drama
1922
Estrellita Del Cine José Nepumuceno Malayan Movies Drama
1923
Hoy o nuca, bésame José Nepumuceno Malayan Movies Drama
1924
Sampaguita José Nepumuceno Malayan Movies Drama
1925
Ang Pagtitipid José Nepumuceno Armando Crisostomo Malayan Movies Drama, Romance
Miracles of Love Vicente Salumbides Juanita Angeles, Jose Carvajal, Dimples Cooper Drama, Romance
1926
Ang Tatlong Hambog José Nepumuceno Luis Tuason, Dimples Cooper Malayan Movies Comedy, Romance First kissing scene in a Filipino film
Fate and Consequence Vicente Salumbides Raymunda Guidote Abila
1927
Ang Manananggal José Nepumuceno Mary Walter Malayan Movies Horror first Filipino horror film
Hot Kisses José Nepumuceno Gregorio Fernandez, Georgina Hernandez, Georgianna Hollis, Hector Nieto, Luis Tuazon, Conchita Young, Salvador Zaragoza Malayan Movies Romance
The Filipino Woman José Nepumuceno Juanita Angeles, Gregorio Fernandez, Eva Lyn Malayan Movies Drama
The Three Tramps Manuel Silos Augusto Silos, Octavio Silos, Manuel Silos Wack-Wack Pictures Comedy first feature-length comedy film and first Filipino comic trio
La Mujer Filipina Malayan Movies Produced by José Nepumuceno
1928
Ang Lumang Simbahan José Nepumuceno Juanita Angeles, Gregorio Fernandez, Naty Fernandez, Sofia Lotta, Aniceto Robledo, Mary Walter Malayan Movies Drama First appearance of the first love team in Philippine cinema (Fernandez and Walter)
1929
Sa Landas ng Pag-ibig José Nepumuceno Annie Harris, Domingo Principe, Paquito Villa Malayan Movies Romance Based on the novel by Deogracias del Rosario
Nanay Ko Mary Walter Drama
Ang Mutya ng Pamilihan José Nepumuceno Juanita Angeles, Maneng Eloriaga, Sofia Lotta, Francisco Varona, Paquito Villa, Paco Zamora Malayan Movies Drama, Romance
Desperation Mary Walter Malayan Movies Drama
Patria Amore Julian Manansala Drama

1930s

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Title Director Cast Production Company Genre Notes
1930
Bago Lumubog ang Araw Rogelio de la Rosa, Gerardo de Leon, Mona Lisa, Rosita Rivera, Maria Clara Ruiz, Gregorio Ticman Malayan Movies Drama
Dugo sa Kapirasong Lupa Action, War film depicts the Japanese Army during First Sino-Japanese War
Noli Me Tangere José Nepumuceno Chito Calvo, Monang Carvajal, Celia Marcaida Malayan Movies Drama, Historical, Period first Filipino screen adaptation of Jose Rizal's popular novel.
Oriental Blood Carlos Vander Tolosa Annie Harris, Atang de la Rama, Purita Clarino, Jose Corazon de Jesus, Jr., Carmen Rosales Action, Drama
Prinsipe Teñoso Mary Walter Adventure, Fantasy
Infierno sa Mundo Manuel Silos Faustino Maurat Banahaw Pictures Drama, fantasy
Ang Anak sa Ligaw José Nepumuceno Gregorio Fernandez, Nena Linda, Rosita Rivera Malayan Movies Drama based on the novel by Julian Cruz Balmaseda
Sa Mutya ng Libingan Jose Padilla, Jr., Rita Rica Horror
Mystery of the Convent Manuel Silos Naty Fernandez, Eduardo de Castro Drama
Maria Luisa Mary Walter, Manuel Ramirez Drama
Dugong Makamandag Manuel Silos Eduardo de Castro, Fermin Barva Action
1931
Ang Monghita José Nepumuceno Jose Padilla, Jr., Rosita Rivera, Antonia Santos Malayan Pictures Corporation Drama
La Monjita Rosa Rivera, Carlos Padilla, Sr. Malayan Pictures Corporation Musical probably the first Filipino musical
Moro Pirates José Nepumuceno Eduardo de Castro, Gregorio Fernandez, Nena Linda, Mary Walter Malayan Pictures Corporation Action
Ang Lihim ni Bathala José Nepumuceno Gregorio Fernandez, Mary Walter Malayan Pictures Corporation Drama, fantasy
Dalaga Mary Walter Malayan Pictures Corporation
1932
Ilaw ng Kapitbahay Mary Walter Banahaw Pictures
Satanas Alma Bella, Rosa del Rosario, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Billy Surot Viscarra
Sa Pinto ng Langit José Nepumuceno Juanita Angeles, Alma Bella, Jose Corazon de Jesus, Jr. LVN Pictures
Luha Fausto J. Galauran Rosa Rivera, Jamie Castelvi, Francisco Zamora, Violeta del Prado Jose Nepomuceno Productions
Lantang Bulaklak Emmanuel H. Borlaza Manuel Barbeyto, Norma del Rosario, Rosa del Rosario
Sa Labi ng Lumang Libingan Monang Carvajal, Fidel del Barva, Mary Walter Banahaw Pictures
Ligaw na Bulaklak José Nepumuceno Rogelio de la Rosa, Rosa del Rosario, Tina del Rosario, Gregorio Fernandez
Tianak José Nepumuceno Rosa del Rosario, Rogelio de la Rosa Malayan Pictures Corporation Drama, Horror
Ang Gayuma Mary Walter Banahaw Pictures Fantasy
Mang Tano Mary Walter Malayan Pictures Corporation
Impyerno sa Mundo Mary Walter
Ulong Inasnan Rogelio de la Rosa
1933
Ang Aswang George Musser Celia Burgos-Xerxes, Monang Carvajal, Mary Walter Manila Talkatone Horror first sound film
Nahuling Pagsisisi Rogelio de la Rosa
Punyal na Ginto José Nepumuceno Alma Bella, Naty Bernardo, Tina del Rosario, Ramon Estella, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Paco Zamora Malayan Pictures Corporation first Filipino-language talkie film
Ang Ganid Vicente Abo, Loretta Andrada, Soledad Aquino
Nahuling Pagsisisi Soledad Aquino
Doctor Kuba Monang Carvajal, Don Dano, Rosa del Rosario
Mag-inang Ulila Manuel Silos
Makata at Paraluman José Nepumuceno Carlos Padilla, Sr., Rosita Rivera Malayan Pictures Corporation Drama, Musical First full-length complete talking film in vernacular
Magkabilang Mukha Violeta del Campo, Carlos Padilla, Sr. Premiere Productions Thriller
Ang Mga Ulila Rosa del Rosario, Paco Zamora
1934
Mag-Inang Mahirap Manuel Silos Rosa del Rosario, Paula Maurat, Tor Villano Filippine Productions Drama
X3X Fermin Barva Monang Carvajal, Norma del Rosario, Rosa del Rosario, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Mary Walter Filippine Productions Action
Sa Tawag ng Diyos Naty Bernardo, Norma del Rosario, Rosa del Rosario, Manuel Ortega, Carlos Padilla, Sr. Drama
Sawing Palad José Nepumuceno Rogelio de la Rosa, Leopoldo Salcedo Nepomuceno Productions Drama First film of Leopoldo Salcedo
Dinukot Norma del Rosario Paragon Pictures Drama
Anting-anting Manuel Silos Rosa del Rosario, Jesus Llorente, Tor Villano Filippine Productions Fantasy
Anak ng Bilanggo Rosa del Rosario, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Victor Sevilla Drama
Liwayway ng Kalayaan Manuel Silos Mary Walter Filippine Productions Action, Drama
Ang Dangal Gerardo de Leon, Angel Esmeralda, Patsy Drama
Pag-iimbot Manuel Silos Eduardo de Castro, Faustino Maurat, Norma del Rosario Filippine Productions Drama
Dasalang Pilak Tito Arevalo film debut of Tito Arevalo
Kamay ng Diyos Ana-Maria, Loretta Andrada, Carlos Padilla, Sr. Drama, Fantasy
Hinagpis ng Magulang Manuel Silos Pedro Faustino, Paula Maurat, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Torcuato Reyes, Mary Walter Filippine Productions Drama
Krus na Bato Ana-Maria, Manuel Barbeyto Drama
1935
Awit ng Pag-ibig Norma del Rosario, Rosa del Rosario Romance
Mahiwagang Biyolin Manuel Conde Manuel Conde, Fely Cuevas, Gregorio Ticman Drama, Fantasy first acting and directorial debut for Manuel Conde
Sor Matilde Florentino Ballecer, Norma del Rosario, Gregorio Ticman
Anak ng Birhen Rosa del Rosario, Pedro Faustino, Carlos Padilla, Sr. Religious Drama
Hatol ng Langit Norma del Rosario, Pedro Faustino, Manuel Ortega Drama
Ang Gulong ng Buhay Manuel Silos Fermin Barva, Rosa del Rosario, Pedro Faustino, Mary Walter Filippine Productions Drama
Sumpa ng Aswang Monang Carvajal, Rudy Concepcion, Rosa del Rosario, Mary Walter Filippine Productions Horror
Kuwintas ng Himuntok Fely Cuevas, Rosa del Rosario, Jose Padilla, Jr., Carlos Padilla, Sr., Gregorio Ticman, Mary Walter Filippine Productions Drama, Fantasy Supposed to be a bit player in the film, Manuel Conde was given the line "maupo ka" (seat down). He practiced the line for a week. Upon seeing the camera during the shooting, his mind went blank and failed to utter the word. He was fired from the production.
Kalbario Naty Bernardo, Gregorio Ticman
Kundiman ng Puso Rudy Concepcion Musical first romantic musical, film debut of Rudy Concepcion
Ina Naty Bernardo
Himala ni Bathala Monang Carvajal, Pedro Faustino, Nena Garcia, Gregorio Ticman, Mary Walter Filippine Productions
Santong Diablo José Nepumuceno Leopoldo Salcedo Nepomuceno Productions Fantasy
Anak ng Pare José Nepumuceno Leopoldo Salcedo Nepomuceno Productions
1936
Ang Buhok ni Ester Manuel Barbeyto, Rudy Concepcion, Rosa del Rosario, Mary Walter Filippine Productions Drama
Anak-Dalita Mar I. Esmeralda Soledad Aquino, Rosario Moreno, Carlos Padilla, Sr. Drama
Awit ng Ulila Mar I. Esmeralda Armando Crisostomo, Tita Duran, Elsa Oria Drama
Diwata ng Karagatan Carlos Vander Tolosa Mari Velez Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama, Romance
Kalupitan ng Tadhana Rogelio de la Rosa
Lagablab ng Kabataan Manuel Silos Rogelio de la Rosa, Sylvia Rosales, Juanito Carriedo, Eddie Unson, Nati Rubi, Paquito Villa, Lou Salvador Parlatone Hispano Filipino Comedy
Sa Paanan ng Krus Soledad Aquino, Tito Arevalo, Armando Crisostomo, Tita Duran, Angel Esmeralda, Cecilio Joaquin, Rosario Moreno, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Antonia Santos, Mari Velez Drama
Ama Agapito Concho Norma del Rosario, Rosa del Rosario, Pedro Faustino Drama
Ang Kambal Mar I. Esmeralda Rosario Moreno, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Nati Rubi, Lina Violeta
Hampas-lupa Mar I. Esmeralda Armando Crisostomo, Carlos Padilla, Sr. Drama
Malambot na Bato Fermin Barva Norma del Rosario, Cecilio Joaquin, Gregorio Ticman, Juanita Angeles, Ester Tabuena, Artemio Tabuena Filippine Productions
Luha ng Ina Soledad Aquino Drama
Birhen Walang Dambana Naty Bernardo, Rosa del Rosario, Fernando Poe, Sr., Armando Villa, Mary Walter Filippine Productions Drama
Hagase Tu Voluntad Norma del Rosario, Pedro Faustino, Manuel Ortega,
Ang Itinapon Leopoldo Salcedo Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Carromata Cinderella Quiteria Alegre Drama, Children's Fairytale first Filipino screen adaptation of a children's fairytale
Mga Kaluluwang Napaligaw Nela Alvarez, Teddy Benavidez, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Quiel Segovia Horror Teddy Benavidez was introduced in this film as Teodoro Benavidez
Gagamba Mar I. Esmeralda Carlos Padilla, Sr., Maria Clara Ruiz, Angelita Rey, Quiel Segovia, Alfredo Javier, Teddy Benavidez Parlatone Hispano Filipino
1937
Zamboanga aka Fury In Paradise Eduardo de Castro Fernando Poe, Sr., Rosa del Rosario Filippine Productions Drama, Romance

This film was first telecast on New York City's pioneer television station W2XBS on July 4, 1940.
Sampaguitang Walang Bango Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions
Nasaan Ka Irog Carlos Vander Tolosa Elsa Oria, Angel Esmeralda, Tito Arevalo, Prima Vera, SSS Trio, Troubadours Moonlight, Bimbo Danao, Orchestra Symphony Parlatone, Nati Rubi, Billy Surot Viscarra, Mila del Sol Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama, Musical Mila del Sol was introduced in this movie
Ilaw ng Langit Tor Villano Manuel Barbeyto, Jose Padilla, Jr., Rosita Rivera Drama
Mga Pusong Dakila Teddy Benavidez, Gerardo de Leon, Angel Esmeralda, Rosario Moreno, Lina Violeta Drama
Asahar at Kabaong Gregorio Fernandez Rosa del Rosario, Jose Padilla, Jr., Gregorio Fernandez, Angelita Rey, Consuelo Ruiz Filippine Productions
Brides of Sulu John Nelson James J. Gilbert, Adelina Moreno, Eduardo de Castro, Armanda Mangbitang, Gregorio Ticman Exploration Pictures Corp.,
Universal Pictures
Drama, Romance
Gamu-gamong Naging Lawin Fermin Barva Monang Carvajal, Rosa del Rosario, Leopoldo Salcedo, Gregorio Ticman Filippine Productions
Ang Pagbabalik Carlos Padilla, Sr. Armando Crisostomo, Gerardo de Leon, Angel Esmeralda, Lucita Goyena, Mona Lisa, Yolanda Marquez, Quiel Segovia, Gregorio Ticman, Mary Walter Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama
Nang Magulo ang Maynila Cecilio Joaquin Rosa del Rosario
Ang Kumpisalan at ang Batas Rod Avlas Rosa del Rosario, Angel Esmeralda, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions
Umaraw sa Hatinggabi Fermin Barva Nela Alvarez, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions
Via Crucis Eduardo de Castro Leopoldo Salcedo, Rita Rica, Nela Alvarez, Lilia Vizconde, Pacita del Rio, Ana Serrano, Sonia Bella, Rosa Aguirre, Juanita Angeles, Pedro Faustino Filippine Productions Drama first film of Rosa Aguirre
Susi ng Kalangitan Carlos Padilla, Sr. Josefino Cenizal, Gilda Gales, Yolanda Marquez, Armando Villa Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Hiram na Ligaya Manuel Silos Rosario Moreno, Carlos Padilla, Sr. Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Taong Demonyo Tor Villano Rosa del Rosario, Gregorio Fernandez, Domingo Principe, Rita Rica, Leopoldo Salcedo, Pedro Faustino, Narding Anzures Filippine Productions Action, Drama first movie of Narding Anzures
Lihim ng Ina Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions
Bakas ng Kalansay Fernando Poe, Sr., Mari Velez Horror
Anak ng Kadiliman Mar I. Esmeralda Tito Arevalo, Tita Duran, Angel Esmeralda, Alfredo Javier, Nati Rubi, Maria Clara Ruiz, Purita Sta. Maria Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama, Horror
Anak ng Pari Corazon Noble, Rogelio de la Rosa Drama
Bituing Marikit Carlos Vander Tolosa Elsa Oria, Rogelio de la Rosa, Ely Ramos, Sylvia Rosales, Teddy Benavidez, Nati Rubi, Billy Vizcarra Sampaguita Pictures Musical First film produced by Sampaguita Pictures, one of the "Big Four" Filipino production company during the Golden Age of Philippine Cinema 1920s - 1980s
Milagro ng Nazareno sa Quiapo Carlos Vander Tolosa Yolanda Marquez, Angel Esmeralda, Teddy Benavidez, Tita Duran, Federico Query, Casimiro Padilla, Nati Rubi, Joaquin Gavino Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Teniente Rosario Octavio Silos Lucita Goyena, Rogelio de la Rosa, Andres Centenera, Sylvia Rosales, Precioso Palma, Teddy Benavidez, Roberto Rosales Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Sanga-sangang Dila Fermin Barva Nela Alvarez, Ben Rubio, Maria Clara Ruiz Drama
1938
Ang Magmamani Carlos Padilla, Sr. Rogelio de la Rosa, Tita Duran, Mona Lisa, Rosita Rivera, Ben Rubio, Maria Clara Ruiz, Tessie Santos, Gregorio Ticman Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Pusong Wasak Manuel Silos Corazon Noble, Jose Inigo, Tita Duran Filippine Productions Romance
Inang Mahal Soledad Aquino, Teddy Benavidez, Tita Duran, Ramon Escudero, Carmen Martinez, Rosario Moreno Sampaguita Pictures Drama
Bahay Kubo Gerardo de Leon Josefino Cenizal, Mona Lisa, Fely Vallejo Parlatone Hispano Filipino Musical
Bukang Liwayway Armando Crisostomo, Rogelio de la Rosa, Gerardo de Leon, Mona Lisa, Ben Rubio, Maria Clara Ruiz, Gregorio Ticman Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Makiling Gerardo de Leon Armando Crisostomo, Rogelio de la Rosa, Gerardo de Leon, Mona Lisa, Gregorio Ticman Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Mga Sugat ng Puso Gerardo de Leon Armando Crisostomo, Rogelio de la Rosa, Gerardo de Leon, Mona Lisa, Ben Rubio, Maria Clara Ruiz, Gregorio Ticman Parlatone Hispano Filipino Romance
Sanggumay Mar I. Esmeralda Angel Esmeralda, Yolanda Marquez, Purita Sta. Maria Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Alipin ng Palad Octavio Silos Miguel Anzures, Soledad Aquino, Andres Centenera, Rudy Concepcion, Tita Duran, Rosario Moreno, Nati Rubi Sampaguita Pictures Drama
Mariang Alimango Mila del Sol, Tita Duran, Amanding Montes X'Otic Films
Paruparong Bukid Octavio Silos Elsa Oria, Rudy Concepcion, Teddy Benavidez, Nati Rubi, Soledad Aquino, Jose Gonzales Sampaguita Pictures Drama
Dasalang Perlas Mar I. Esmeralda Tito Arevalo, Gerardo de Leon, Angel Esmeralda, Mona Lisa, Estela Mari, Patsy, Purita Sta. Maria Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Carmelita Mar I. Esmeralda Florentino Ballecer, Conrado Conde, Reynaldo Dante, Amelita Sol, Tolindoy Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Lakambini Tor Villano Dely Atay-atayan, Andoy Balun-balunan, Ricardo Brillantes, Armando Rosal, Purita Sta. Maria Cervatina Filipina Drama, Romance
Binatang Bukid Mar I. Esmeralda Corazon Noble, Gerardo de Leon, Angel Esmeralda, Estela Mari, Purita Sta. Maria, Gregorio Ticman Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama, Musical, Romance
Dalagang Silangan Tor Villano Florentino Ballecer, Manuel Barbeyto, Rosa del Rosario, Pedro Faustino, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions Drama
Arimunding-munding Tor Villano Florentino Ballecer, Manuel Barbeyto, Pacita del Rio, Jose Padilla, Jr., Carlos Padilla, Sr., Pugo, Carmen Rosales, Gregorio Ticman, Togo Excelsior Films Drama
Pugad ng Agila Armando Crisostomo, Don Dano, Lucita Goyena Parlatone Hispano Filipino the melody of the theme song of this war film was used to become a popular Filipino Christmas song, "Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit". The theme song of this film was originally composed by actor Josefino Cenizal.
Ligaw na Bituin Tor Villano Norma del Rosario, Cecilio Joaquin, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions
Ako'y Maghihintay Tor Villano Pacita del Rio, Bert LeRoy, Rolando Liwanag, Maria Miranda, Pugo, Togo Excelsior Films Comedy
Dahong Lagas Carlos Vander Tolosa Yolanda Marquez, Ely Ramos, Andres Centenera, Nati Rubi, Miguel Anzures, Soledad Aquino, Precioso Palma, Billy Surot Viscarra, Lita Zabala Sampaguita Pictures Musical
Mahiwagang Binibini (Ang Kiri) Serafin de los Angeles Atang de la Rama, Precioso Palma, Carmen Rosales, Nilo Barredo, Gregorio Ticman, Florentino Ballecer, Conrado Santiago Diwata Films,
Excelsior Films
Drama first movie of Carmen Rosales
Mutya ng Katipunan Ricardo Brillantes, Arsenia Francisco Liwayway Biopic
Ruben Mar I. Esmeralda Armando Crisostomo, Gerardo de Leon, Angel Esmeralda, Purita Sta. Maria Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Ang Kamay na Bakal Ernesto C. Lopez Jose Padilla, Jr., Lilia Vizconde, Andres Guevara, Patria Rosal, Salvador Zaragoza, Miguel Anzures, Juanita Angeles, Guillermo Carls, Ben de Luna Filippine Productions Drama
Doña Clara Jaime Castellvi, Jose Inigo, Lilia Vizconde Filippine Productions Drama
Bayan at Pag-ibig Ramon Estella Bayani Casimiro, Bert LeRoy, Luningning, Jose Cris Soto Excelsior Films
Biyaya ni Bathala Florentino Ballecer, Rosa del Rosario, Cecilio Joaquin, Rolando Liwanag, Rita Rivera, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions Action
Kalapating Puti Guillermo J. Icasiano Florentino Ballecer, Guillermo Carls, Rosa del Rosario, Paula Maurat, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions Action
Hatol ng Mataas na Langit Fernando Poe, Sr., Gregorio Ticman X'Otic Films
Walang Pangalan Carlos Padilla, Sr. Rudy Concepcion, Armando Crisostomo, Mona Lisa, Ben Rubio, Gregorio Ticman Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Ang Batang Tulisan Rod Avlas Miguel Anzures, Narding Anzures, Manuel Barbeyto, Pedro Faustino, Corazon Noble, Mary Walter Binatang Parang,
Filippine Productions
Drama
Madaling Araw Carlos Vander Tolosa Elsa Oria, Ely Ramos, Yolanda Marquez, Teddy Benavidez, Ernesto La Guardia, Precioso Palma, Manuel Eloriaga, Nati Rubi, Billy Vizcarra, Quiel Segovia, Joaquin Gavino Sampaguita Pictures Musical
Ay! Kalisud Manuel Silos Fely Vallejo, Jose Inigo, Miguel Anzures Filippine Productions
Binatang Parang Rod Avlas
Bulaklak ng Luha Nela Alvarez, Miguel Anzures, Alipio Silverio, Gregorio Ticman Philippine National Pictures Drama
Himagsikan ng Puso Manuel Silos Rosa Aguirre, Miguel Anzures, Teddy Benavidez, Rudy Concepcion, Horacio Morelos Sampaguita Pictures Drama, Romance
Dahil sa Pag-ibig Nela Alvarez, Ben Rubio Luzon Motion Pictures Romance
Isang Halik Lamang Mar I. Esmeralda Tito Arevalo, Gerardo de Leon, Oscar del Rosario, Angel Esmeralda, Estela Mari, Edo Nagali, Purita Sta. Maria Parlatone Hispano Filipino Romance
Dalagang Luksa Armando Crisostomo, Reynaldo Dante, Maria Clara Ruiz Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Dugong Hinugasan Tor Villano Corazon Noble, Fidel de Castro, Ricardo de Soto, Pedro Faustino, Eduardo Infante Filippine Productions Drama
Dolores Consuelo P. Osorio, Salvador Osorio Lina Alva, Armando Crisostomo, Reynaldo Dante, Rosa del Mar Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama Rosa del Mar was introduced in this movie
Ang Maya Consuelo Salazar, Fernando Poe, Sr. Excelsior Films
Celia at Balagtas Gregorio Fernandez Reynaldo Dante, Gloria Imperial, Maria Clara Ruiz Excelsior Films
El Secreto de la Confesión Don Dano Armando Villa, Rosa María, Nita Farias, Mario de Cordova, Mari del Sol, Julio Gonzales, Eliseo Carvajal, Rosita Gariz Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama first Filipino film spoken and sung in Spanish.
Mapait na Lihim Rosa Aguirre, Alfonso Carvajal, Rudy Concepcion, Rosario Moreno, Sylvia Rosales, Nati Rubi Sampaguita Pictures
1939
Walang Sugat Enrique Herrera-Davila Rosa del Rosario, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions Musical directorial debut of Enrique Herrera-Davila
Tunay na Ina Octavio Silos Rosario Moreno, Rudy Concepcion, Tita Duran, Quiel Segovia, Nati Rubi, Precioso Palma, Naty Bernardo, Joaquin Gavino, Mercedes de Gavino Excelsior Films Drama one of the four pre-war films that survived World War II
Sakay Lamberto V. Avellana Salvador Zaragoza, Leopoldo Salcedo, Joseph de Cordova, Arsenia Francisco, Ben Perez Filippine Productions
Ikaw ang Dahilan Tor Villano Leopoldo Salcedo, Rosita Rivera, Manuel Barbeyto, Jose Luz Bernardo Sanggumay Pictures Drama
Lagot na Kuwintas Carlos Padilla, Sr. Rosario Moreno, Rogelio de la Rosa, Sylvia Rosales, Ernesto La Guardia, Miguel Anzures, Soledad Aquino, Nati Rubi, Precioso Palma, Billy Vizcarra, Joaquin Gavino, Patring Gomez Sampaguita Pictures
Giliw Ko Carlos Vander Tolosa Ely Ramos, Fernando Poe, Mila del Sol, Mona Lisa, Ben Rubio, Precioso Palma, Cecilio Joaquin Carlos Vander Tolosa Production,
LVN Pictures
Musical, Romance the first film produced by the film studio and production company, LVN Pictures Inc.
Batas ng Salapi Cecilio Joaquin Ricardo de Soto, Cecilio Joaquin, Virginia Salcedo Oriental Pictures
Kataksilan Eliseo Carvajal Alfonso Carvajal, Armando Crisostomo, Virginia Salcedo Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Tawag ng Bayan Ricardo Brillantes, Arsenia Francisco Liwayway,
Manansala Films
Walang Tahanan Carlos Padilla, Sr. Rosa Aguirre, Rudy Concepcion, Yolanda Marquez, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Sylvia Rosales, Armando Villa, Billy Surot Viscarra Sampaguita Pictures
Lihim ng Dagat-dagatan Juan Pedro De Tavera Lina Alva, Tito Arevalo, Armando Crisostomo, Angel Esmeralda Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Yaman ng Mahirap Carmen Concha Angel Esmeralda, Tito Arevalo, Mercedes Ponce, Antonina Hernandez, Tita Duran, Armida Siguion-Reyna Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama this is the first film acting experience in 1939 of Armida Siguion-Reyna who is only age 8 at the time
Pag-ibig ng Isang Ina Fermin Barva Manuel Barbeyto, Pacita del Rio, Cecilio Joaquin, Rolando Liwanag, Torcuato Reyes, Virginia Salcedo Philippines Artist Guild Drama
Ruisenor Mar I. Esmeralda Purita Sta. Maria, Gerardo de Leon, Moneng Ilagan, Patsy, Estela Mari, Honor Ilagan, Edo Nagali, Ramon Estella Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Siya'y Aking Anak Carlos Padilla, Sr. Miguel Anzures, Jose Luz Bernardo, Naty Bernardo, Maria Miranda, Rosario Moreno, Carlos Padilla, Sr., Fernando Royo, Quiel Segovia Sampaguita Pictures
Punit na Bandila Andres Centenera, Lucita Goyena, Amanding Montes, Fernando Poe, Sr., Jose Troni X'Otic Films
Leron Leron Sinta Lucita Goyena, Fernando Poe, Sr. X'Otic Films Romance
Mayroon nga Bang Diyos? Guillermo J. Icasiano Leopoldo Salcedo, Naty Bernardo, Rolando Liwanag, Cita Della, Manuel Barbeyto, Pedro Faustino Filippine Productions Comedy, Romance songs featured were "Ako'y Aawit," "Kay Ligaya ng Mabuhay"
Ama at Anak Gerardo De Leon Tito Arevalo, Armando Crisostomo, Gerardo De Leon, Eduardo Infante, Virginia Salcedo Parlatone Hispano Filipino
Azucena Arsenia Francisco, Rosario Lam, Rolando Liwanag, Pugo, Victor Sevilla, Togo, Paco Zamora Excelsior Films
Hanggang Langit Ted Del Rio Cecilio Joaquin, Fernando Poe, Sr., Ben Rubio Manila Film Productions
Naglahong Dambana Rosa del Rosario, Lilian Velez
Gabay ng Magulang Rosa Aguirre, Rudy Concepcion, Yolanda Marquez, Sylvia Rosales, Fernando Royo Sampaguita Pictures Drama
Mga Anak ng Lansangan Tor Villano Manuel Barbeyto, Sonia Bella, Jaime de la Rosa, Andres Guevarra, Lino Lerma, Rolando Liwanag, Gregorio Ticman Eastern Pictures Drama
Bertolo Balodoy Americo-Filipino Action First film of the southern Philippines and outside Luzon, first Visayan film shot in Cebu and Iloilo.
Ay! Monang Manuel Silos Manuel Silos, Monang Carvajal Sampaguita Pictures Biopic
Matamis na Kasinungalingan Pacita del Rio, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions
Kuwintas na Ginto Tor Villano Arsenia Francisco, Ernesto La Guardia, Pugo, Nati Rubi, Togo, Paco Zamora Excelsior Films Comedy
Ang Kaban ng Tipan Andres Centenera, Reynaldo Dante, Lucita Goyena, Luningning, Amanding Montes X'Otic Films Drama, Romance
Mabangong Bulaklak Jose Luz Bernardo, Rosa del Mar, Cecilio Joaquin, Elsa Oria, Fernando Poe, Sr., Leopoldo Salcedo LVN Pictures Romance
Langit sa Karimlan Reynaldo Dante, Gerardo de Leon, Angel Esmeralda, Virginia Salcedo Parlatone Hispano Filipino Romance
Biyak na Bato Fausto J. Galauran Fernando Poe, Sr., Lucita Goyena, Serafin Garcia, Luningning, Precioso Palma, Cecilio Joaquin, Rolando Liwanag, Martina Jimenez, Juanito Lazaga, Matty Torres, Pedro Martinez, Andres Centenera, Serafin Garcia, Ben Rubio X'Otic Films Action
Anak ng Hinagpis Manuel Silos Katy de la Cruz, Etang Discher, Tita Duran, Pedro Faustino, Corazon Noble, Leopoldo Salcedo Filippine Productions Drama
Ang Magsasampaguita Rosa Aguirre, Miguel Anzures, Narding Anzures, Tita Duran, Carmen Martinez, Corazon Noble, Dina Valle Sampaguita Pictures
Dalisay Manuel Silos Rogelio de la Rosa, Ernesto La Guardia, Corazon Noble, Nati Rubi, Quiel Segovia, Fely Vallejo Sampaguita Pictures Drama, Musical, Romance first Filipino film in which premier was attended by the current serving Philippine president. President Manuel L. Quezon and his family watched the film
Nagkaisang Landas Carmen Concha Rogelio dela Rosa, Lydia Leynes, Reynaldo Dante, Carman Bernabe, Mercedes Ponce, Conchita Veles, Edo Baagali Parlatone Hispano Filipino Drama
Pasang Krus Octavio Silos Corazon Noble, Rogelio dela Rosa, Rosa Aguirre, Justina David, Carmen Martinez, Nati Rubi, Billy Surot Viscarra, Salvador Tinsay, Francisco Monroy Sampaguita Pictures Drama
Takip Silim Don Dano Carmen Rosales, Rogelio dela Rosa, Rosa Aguirre, Lota Delgado, Miguel Anzures, Gregorio Fernandez, Precioso Palma, Jose Luna Sampaguita Pictures Drama, Musical
Tatlong Pagkabirhen Gregorio Fernandez Andres Centenera, Reynaldo Dante, Tita Duran, Lucita Goyena X'Otic Films Drama

References

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  1. ^ "Pelikula, Atbp.: Pre-War Filipino Movies". May 8, 2008.
  2. ^ "La venganza de Don Silvestre (1919) - IMDb". IMDb.
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