Short (educational) documentary films Silent Original film titles in English: China at Work and at Play China’s Wonderland Directed by George A. Dorsey Re-released by Universal (Powers) Year of release: 1917   Motography, 16 June 1917: “China at Work and at Play – (SPLIT REEL) – POWERS – JUNE 17. – With Dr. Dorsey. The south of China is a densely populated land, very rich and characterized by thrift and economy of its people. We see the main street of […]

Categories: Documentary Short, Silent Film, U.S.A. • Tags: 1917, Dorsey Expedition Pictures, Dorsey's China Pictures, George A. Dorsey, Powers, Singapore, Universal