• Jun 01, 1899
  • 2 min
  • Full-HD

Rout of the Filipinos (1899)

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.

Category
Country
United States of America
Companies
Edison Manufacturing Company

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