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Rout of the Filipinos (1899)

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Overview

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.

Duration
2 min
Rating
⭐ 7.0 / 10
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 01, 1899
Languages
No Language
Production
Edison Manufacturing Company

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