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Kuentong Kutsero
1952 Dramatic Philippines
Director:
Narciso Pimentel
Story:
Fr. Horacio de la Costa
Main Cast:
Oscar del Rosario Emma B. Araneta
Scenario:
Epifanio Matute
Music:
Ariston Avelino
Storyline
  • The movie is based on the adventures of the rich Prodigal household and Teban’s ‘cochero’ family. “
Screening
  • Event: Premier Screening Date: June 25, 1952 Venue: Lyric Theater
  • Screening Date: June 29 - July 8, 1952 Venue: Dalisay Theater
Trivia
  • The cast includes the original radio and stage players.
  • Started by Fr. Horacio de la Costa in 1938 as a radio play based on the day-to-day life of a typical Filipino family. It is a sort of comic strip whose characters are used as vehicles to deliver a message The characters discuss government, politics, and society. It aims to portray a low middle-class urban family as it reacts to the day-to-day vicissitudes of modern life.
  • Presented on the stage and the radio and now on the screen.
References
  • “Teban Goes to the Movies, “ Sunday Times Magazine, June 1, 1952, 24-25
Contributor
  • Teddy Co
  • Agos Maharlika
Production Company:
Dramatic Philippines
Type:
Film / Video
Release Year:
1952
Language:
Tagalog
Color:
Black & White
Sound Mix:
Mono

Filed Under: Film / Video