Darna (1951 film)

Darna is the first film featuring the Pilipino Komiks character Darna. The film was released on May 31, 1951, by Royal Films. It was directed by Fernando Poe Sr.[1] and written by Mars Ravelo, the creator of Darna. Long thought to be entirely lost, Howie Severino and his crew from i-Witness discovered in 2005 an incomplete copy of the film in Thailand lasting 40 minutes, with audio removed, and only featuring scenes of the villain Valentina.[2][3]

Darna
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFernando Poe
Story byMars Ravelo
Based onDarna
by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo
Produced byFernando Poe
Starring
Music byConstancio de Guzman
Production
company
Royal Productions
Release date
  • May 31, 1951 (1951-05-31)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Cast

References
  1. E, Baby (July 21, 2019). "Unang Darna, tatay ni FPJ ang nagpasikat". PangMasa. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. Gabinete, Jojo (August 18, 2022). "Unang Darna movie ni Vilma Santos, wala nang makitang kopya". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  3. "Orihinal na Darna nahanap sa Thailand" [Original Darna found in Thailand]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. January 9, 2009. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  4. Pareja, Lena Strait (February 15, 2014). "Original Darna was a movie queen". Inquirer. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. Dolor, Danny (May 8, 2011). "Mila Nimfa: Child star of the '50s". PhilStar Global. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. Fernando, Jeff (May 31, 2017). "#THROWBACK: Who are Darna's greatest enemies?". Push. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. Jimenez, Fidel (April 24, 2009). "Unang 'Ding' sa 'Darna'". GMA News. Retrieved February 19, 2020.


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