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1955 People's Pictures
In a small barrio in Bataan, Dorang (Leila) and Alberto(Jose Romulo) are sweethearts but they break up. Dorang goes to Manila and, after being recommended by her cousin Pitong (Lopito), she starts work as a lady barber in Mr. Duval’s shop. Mr. Duval falls for Dorang and after some hesitancy she agrees to marry him. Lucing, meanwhile, has managed to get herself engaged to Alberto. After an argument Alberto decides to break off with her. Disheartened, she goes to Manila and is raped by Mr. Duval. On Dorang’s wedding day, her fiance’s evil deeds are exposed by Lucing. The original sweethearts are reunited and they set up a barbershop in the barrio.
Director:
Cesar Gallardo
Writer:
Carlos Gonda
Main Cast:
Leila Morena Jose Romulo
Starring:
Neonita Bona Lopito Carol Varga Abelardo Cortes Belen Velasco Francisco Cruz Dadang Ortega
+ more
Music:
Tony Maiquez
Screening
  • Screening Date: June 29 - July 8, 1955 Venue: Life Theater
Awards
  • Award Title: 1955 PAMAS Awards Award Description: Best Musical Score: Tony Maiquez
Reviews
  • Description: A gay romance, ‘ a woman’s introduction to a barber’s professional Barrio sweetheart Jose Romulo opposes /Leila’s being a barber/ to the extent of breaking up with her. Publication: Manila Times, June 21 1955, p.13
Trivia
  • Serialized in Pilipino Komiks.
References
Contributor
  • Agos Maharlika
  • Teddy Co
Production Company:
People's Pictures
Distributed By:
Premiere Productions, Inc.
Type:
Film / Video
Release Year:
1955
Color:
Black & White
Sound Mix:
Mono

Filed Under: Film / Video