20 October 1899 Factual 1 mins
George Dewey was an admiral in the U.S. Navy who is best remembered for his victory at Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War, which he won without the death of a single person in the battle. Needless to say since he was a big hero in this country Edison decided to film him at various stages and release them to make some money.
Watch the official Admiral Dewey Landing at Gibraltar 1899 trailer in HD below.
United States 20 October 1899
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Admiral George Dewey arrives at Gibralter after his historic naval victory over the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay.
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