Rout of the Filipinos

1899·0h 2m·Released

7.0
Documentary

A reenacted short from 1899 produced by Thomas Edison’s company during the Philippine-American War. The film dramatizes an engagement in which Filipino forces are routed (defeated) by U.S. troops. It was part of a wave of patriotic war “actualities” designed to appeal to American audiences, stirring imperialistic sentiments.

Details

Release Date
1899-06-01
Status
Released
Language
No Language
Production
Edison Manufacturing Company

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