Cofradia
It is a heart-touching story of a girl named Cofradia who was afraid to love because she was black. She becomes the subject of ridicule and humiliation and the butt of jokes, mockery, and extreme embarrassment from people around her. But like the fairy tale Cinderella, Cofradia turns into a beautiful young lady with the lighting of a mysterious candle.
— Combat Boots Everyday
Ang Mahiwagang Sinderela
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Screening
- Screening Date: April 25 - May 4, 1953 Venue: Dalisay Theater
Reviews
- Description: "Gloria Romero undergoes a transformation from a dark unattractive girl into a ravishing beauty..." Publication: "On the Movie Beat," Sunday Times Magazine, March 29, 1953
- Description: "...story of a young woman who is afraid to fall in love because she is black… A young man saw not the color of her skin but the beauty of her heart..." Publication: Manila Times, April 25, 1953
Trivia
- Serialized in Mabuhay Komiks.
- Tagline: Don't miss this heart-touching story of a girl who was afraid to love because - she was black.
- Story: Ben S. Maniclang (co-creator) (uncredited)
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Language:
Tagalog
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Black & White
Sound Mix:
Mono