Rout of the Filipinos(1899)
7.0(1)2m1899-06-01
Documentary
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.
- Director:
- James H. White
- Production:
- Edison Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released

































