 After the "talkies" came to the Philippines, he directed "Mahiwagang Biyolin" ("The Magical Violin") which is a semi-fantasy movie together with a new face, Manuel Conde, who would become a great actor.Conchu made one horror-flick, "Sumpa ng Aswang" ("Curse of the Devil"), with Monang Carvajal and a nationalistic film, "Hagase Tu Voluntad".He is specialized in directing dramas, from his first movie "Hatol ng Langit" ("Judged of Heaven"), to "Awit ng Pag-ibig" ("The Song of Love"), "Buhok ni Ester" ("The Hair of Ester") and "Ama" ("Father") which is his last movie.