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Release Date:
June 10, 1939
Original Title:
Tunay Na Ina
Alternate Titles:
The Real Mother
Genres:
Drama | Music
Production Companies:
Excelsior Films (PH)
Production Countries:
Philippines
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 96
Magdalena becomes pregnant because she was raped by Antonio. Before his death, her father gives up the baby for adoption, thinking that no man can ever understand her past. Magdalena is engaged to Roberto, a decent, well-off young man. Haunted by her conscience, Magdalena writes Roberto a letter, admitting her past. Her aunt, afraid that the wedding may be called off, intercepts the letter and hides it. Assuming that Roberto has accepted her in spite of her past, she marries him.
Art Direction:
Lorenzo Barretto
Assistant Production Manager:
Bernie Nolasco
Cinematography:
Cesar Silos
Director:
Octavio Silos
Editor:
E. Villanueva
Augusto Silos
Lyricist:
Dominador Santiago
Music:
Mike Velarde
Music Arranger:
Carlos Valdez
Production Manager:
Luis F. Nolasco
Set Supervisor:
Francisco Pineda
Sound Recordist:
Arthur Meehleib
Writer:
Octavio Silos
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