Edward Gross

출생 : , United States of America

약력

An American businessman who directed the first commercial films in the Philippines, during a time of heightened nationalist sentiment. His Rizalina Photoplay Company capitalized on the life and works of National Hero, Jose Rizal.

참여 작품

Enchong: ang Medicong Laway
Enchong: ang Medicong Laway
Director
A biopic short about alternative health practitioner, Enchong Laway.
Nena la Boxeadora
Nena la Boxeadora
Director
The plot revolves around Nena de la Cruz, a champion athlete, who borrows money from the town usurer when her father gets sick. In case of failure to pay, she pledges her services as a servant. As the debt becomes due, Nena, in desperation, accepts the offer of a boxing match with a Manila champion prizefighter.
El Filibusterismo
El Filibusterismo
Director
A two-part film adaptation of Dr. Jose Rizal’s sequel to Noli me Tangere.
Noli me Tangere
Noli me Tangere
Director
An adaptation of Dr. Jose Rizal’s novel.
La Fiesta de Obando
La Fiesta de Obando
Director
A short of La Fiesta de Obando.
Manghuhueteng
Manghuhueteng
Director
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Arrival of Gov. Gen. F.B Harrison in Manila
Arrival of Gov. Gen. F.B Harrison in Manila
Producer
A short on the arrival of Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison on the Philippines’ capital, Manila.
La Conquista de Filipinas de Legazpi
La Conquista de Filipinas de Legazpi
Director
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Transfer of Rizal’s Remains to the Luneta
Transfer of Rizal’s Remains to the Luneta
Producer
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Los Tres Martires
Los Tres Martires
Director
A biopic about three Filipino Catholic priests, Mariano Gomez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, commonly known as Gomburza.
The Life and Death of Jose Rizal
The Life and Death of Jose Rizal
Director
Based on Edward Gross’ 1905 stage play. It begins with a view of the Philippines prior to Rizal’s birth and traces his career in Europe, his exile in Dapitan, his imprisonment in Fort Santiago and his martyrdom at Bagumbayan.