Summary In 1827, in the Philippines, Robert Balagtas is framed by his romantic rival and condemned to prison without trial. Years later, he escapes, finds a hidden treasure and returns to Manila a rich man. He generously distributes and shares his wealth among the natives who have been oppressed for so long by their Spanish rulers. His past is eventually discovered by the authorities, but he exposes their thieving ways to the government, and settles down for a happy life with Maria Louise. View more details
Directed : Sidney Salkow
Written : Julius Evans
Stars : Ralph Morgan Duncan Renaldo Sigrid Gurie Ramon Del Gado
Genres : Adventure Romance
Release date : Jun 1, 1948
Countries of origin : United States Philippines
Language : English Filipino Tagalog
Filming locations : Philippines
Production companies : United Phillipine Artists
Summary In 1827, in the Philippines, Robert Balagtas is framed by his romantic rival and condemned to prison without trial. Years later, he escapes, finds a hidden treasure and returns to Manila a rich man. He generously distributes and shares his wealth among the natives who have been oppressed for so long by their Spanish rulers. His past is eventually discovered by the authorities, but he exposes their thieving ways to the government, and settles down for a happy life with Maria Louise. View more details
Genres : Adventure Romance
Release date : Jun 1, 1948
Countries of origin : United States Philippines
Language : English Filipino Tagalog
Filming locations : Philippines
Production companies : United Phillipine Artists
