James H. White Movies

  • 1897
    Launch of Surf Boat

    Launch of Surf Boat

    Launch of Surf Boat

    11897HD

    The crew of seven dressed in cork jackets, push the boat through the surf; they clamber in and row out to the wreck. 50 ft.

    Launch of Surf Boat
  • 1896
    Irish Way of Discussing Politics

    Irish Way of Discussing Politics

    Irish Way of Discussing Politics

    31896HD

    This is a typical Irish argument in which a can of beer, clay pipes and two sons of Erin form the principal parts.

    Irish Way of Discussing Politics
  • 1898
    Indian Day School

    Indian Day School

    Indian Day School

    41898HD

    Children entering and exiting a schoolhouse.

    Indian Day School
  • 1899
    U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan

    U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan

    U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan

    31899HD

    Crackers faux shooting and feigning getting shot in the Philippine-american war.

    U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan
  • 1899
    104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway

    104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway

    104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway

    4.71899HD

    Taken from the front platform of a special train run backward over this celebrated S curve. Not only are the passing trains and crowded platforms of...

    104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway
  • 1897
    Lurline Baths

    Lurline Baths

    Lurline Baths

    3.2141897HD

    "The main feature is the toboggan slide. Some sit down while others lie down, either head or feet first."

    Lurline Baths
  • 1897
    Fishing Smacks

    Fishing Smacks

    Fishing Smacks

    3.11897HD

    Another Edison film shot in San Francisco at the Fisherman's Wharf. Once again the camera is looking down on a group of men doing their jobs.

    Fishing Smacks
  • 1896
    Black Diamond Express

    Black Diamond Express

    Black Diamond Express

    4.61896HD

    This picture was taken at one of the curves on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, along the beautiful Susquehanna River. The train is seen rapidly...

    Black Diamond Express
  • 1897
    Fifth Avenue, New York

    Fifth Avenue, New York

    Fifth Avenue, New York

    4.61897HD

    "The famous parade ground of Metropolitan fashion. Exquisitely gowned women, club men, actresses, millionaires pass by on their afternoon stroll." -...

    Fifth Avenue, New York
  • 1899
    Casey at the Bat

    Casey at the Bat

    Casey at the Bat

    3.41899HD

    "The umpire makes a decision that Casey doesn't like, and an argument follows, during which Casey deftly trips him up, and continues the argument on...

    Casey at the Bat
  • 1898
    Street Scene, San Diego

    Street Scene, San Diego

    Street Scene, San Diego

    31898HD

    "A double-decked trolley car, crowded with passengers, approaches and passes the camera. Carriages, pedestrians and bicyclists add to the action of...

    Street Scene, San Diego
  • 1899
    Colonel Funston Swimming the Bagbag River

    Colonel Funston Swimming the Bagbag River

    Colonel Funston Swimming the Bagbag River

    31899HD

    He throws off his coat, takes the rope in his mouth, dives from the raft into the river, and under a hot fire swims to the opposite shore, which is...

    Colonel Funston Swimming the Bagbag River
  • 1900
    Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps

    Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps

    Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps

    3.31900HD

    This picture shows thousands of people leaving their seats in the grand stand and going across the parade grounds toward Paris. A very sharp and...

    Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps
  • 1900
    Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees

    Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees

    Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees

    4.41900HD

    Filmed in July 1900, on the Champs Elysées in Paris, France.

    Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees
  • 1899
    Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    31899HD

    Shows a group of sailors and an officer at the stern. The flag runs out in a ball to the end of the staff, and, at the signal, is broken. Proudly the...

    Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'
  • 1900
    Tourists Starting for Canton

    Tourists Starting for Canton

    Tourists Starting for Canton

    31900HD

    Shows a party of English people in their chairs. This is the only safe way of getting about in Canton, as the streets are indescribably filthy.

    Tourists Starting for Canton
  • 1898
    Victorious Squadron Firing Salute

    Victorious Squadron Firing Salute

    Victorious Squadron Firing Salute

    21898HD

    On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron sailed into New York Harbor and up the Hudson to receive a...

    Victorious Squadron Firing Salute
  • 1898
    Japanese Sampans

    Japanese Sampans

    Japanese Sampans

    01898HD

    Directed by James H. White.

    Japanese Sampans
  • 1898
    Kanakas Diving for Money (Honolulu), No. 2

    Kanakas Diving for Money (Honolulu), No. 2

    Kanakas Diving for Money (Honolulu), No. 2

    3.31898HD

    Despite the title, the most one can glean from this very short short is a bunch of guys having fun in a harbor.

    Kanakas Diving for Money (Honolulu), No. 2
  • 1897
    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    2.4171897HD

    Shows the S.S. "Queen" at Seattle with an immense crowd of miners crowding the decks of the boat and the docks, carrying aboard baggage, implements,...

    S.S. 'Queen' Loading