Biography
José Nepomuceno y Zialcita (May 15, 1893 – December 1, 1959) was one of the pioneering directors and producers of Philippine cinema. He is also known as the "founder of Philippine movies", and he had his own production company Jose Nepomuceno Productions. He produced the first Filipino silent film entitled Dalagang Bukid in 1919. The film starred Atang de la Rama, a future National Artist of the Philippines.
He also directed Un (El) Capullo Marchito ("A Wilted Rosebud") in 1920. It starred Luisa Acuña, who then became a famous leading lady in Filipino silent films.
Filmography
all 31
Movies 31
Director 26
Producer 3
Writer 2
Director
Biyak na Bato (1939)
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Director
Kaban ng Tipan (1939)
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Director
Noli Me Tangere (1939)
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Producer
Leron Leron Sinta (1939)
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Producer
Sa Paanan ng Kruz (1936)
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Producer
Anak Dalita (1936)
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Director
Makata At Paraluman (1933)
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The Golden Dagger (1933)
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Director
Tianak (1932)
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Stray Flowers (1932)
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The Moro Pirate (1931)
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Mutya ng Pamilihan (1929)
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Nanay Ko (1929)
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Ang Lumang Simbahan (1928)
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Lilies of Benguet (1928)
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Hot Kisses (1927)
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The Witches (1927)
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Ang Tatlong Hambog (1926)
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Sampaguita (1924)
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El Capullo Marchito (1921)
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La Mariposa Negra (1920)
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Hoy o Nunca Besame (1920)
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Director
Country Maiden (1919)
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Information
Known ForDirecting
Birthday1893-05-15
Deathday1959-12-01 (66 years old)
CitizenshipsPhilippines
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