Relesed: September 27, 1970
The Plot: - Daughter of a nightclub singer, Vilma met Edgar whose father, like Vilma's mother is also a single parents. Both parents fell in love at the same time as Vilma and Edgar became lovers. Some twists of events happened, like the sudden breaking up of their parents due to Edgar's grandmother's disapproval of her son's relationship to a night club singer, which is a societal taboo for the upper class during those days, and the kidnapping of Vilma. But all we're ironed out and settled just in time for the final musical production number, showing the whole gang dancing and singing to Vilma's hit song, "Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Love You!"
The Reviews: - "Edgar Loves Vilma" (1970) started with suitor Oscar (Jess Lapid jr.) calling Vilma about a party they're attending, he's trying to make sure Vilma will be his dance partner. The following scene, Edgar is also talking over the phone, and his girlfriend was also trying to assure herself that Edgar will be her dance partner. A premonitions? The two attended the party, both did their usual singing number and both ended up in the dance floor living their partners. As Vi and Bot became lovers so is their parents, both single and lonely. Vilma's mother who is a nightclub singer (Perla Bautista) falls for Edgar's father. Edgar's grandmother who lives with them discovered his son new affair and visited Vilma's mother. She insulted her, being a "nightclub singer" and asked her to live his engaged son. Vilma's mother followed her request and at the same time, she had an argument with Vilma, resulting with daughter leaving the house. Missing for two days, Edgar help to find Vilma while his father ironed out his relationship with Vilma's mother, who is now sick. Edgar found Vilma, and their parents reconcile. We thought this is the end but Vilma's suitor Oscar kidnapped her. Thankfully, Edgar rescued her after the usual fight scenes. The film ended in the typical musical production number. Vilma singing her recorded hit song, "Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Love You." Rico Bello Omagap's story and screenplay was poor and so is Leonardo L. Garcia's direction. There are so many unnecessary scenes particularly Edgar Moriz several singing in his house garden while being watch by his two young siblings. Another one was Ben David's character despite the attempt to add some comedy. At times Perla Bautista was convincing but some scenes can be edited shorter. After watching Edgar Loves Vilma, not surprisingly you will not feel the love. - RV
