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 | |
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| Directed by | Fernando Poe |
| Story by | Mars Ravelo |
| Based on | Darna by Mars Ravelo and Nestor Redondo |
| Produced by | Fernando Poe |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Constancio de Guzman |
Production company | Royal Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
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References edit
- ^ E, Baby (July 21, 2019). "Unang Darna, tatay ni FPJ ang nagpasikat". PangMasa. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Pareja, Lena Strait (February 15, 2014). "Original Darna was a movie queen". Inquirer. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Dolor, Danny (May 8, 2011). "Mila Nimfa: Child star of the '50s". PhilStar Global. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Fernando, Jeff (May 31, 2017). "#THROWBACK: Who are Darna's greatest enemies?". Push. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Jimenez, Fidel (April 24, 2009). "Unang 'Ding' sa 'Darna'". GMA News. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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