James H. White Movies
- 1898
Mount Taw R.R., No. 3
Mount Taw R.R., No. 33.41898HD
This picture was taken on the line of the Mt. Tamalpais Scene R.R., and whereas the previous views were taken ascending, this is a descending view,...
- 1898
Observation Train Following Parade
Observation Train Following Parade2.51898HD
New York City welcome to Sampson's Fleet after the Battle of Santiago Bay, Cuba.
- 1896
Shooting the Chutes
Shooting the Chutes3.81896HD
The camera shows a water ride at Bergen Beach at Coney Island. A raised track filled with water forms a chute, and a small boat full of park visitors...
- 1896
American Falls from Above, American Side
American Falls from Above, American Side41896HD
The camera shows a view of the American Falls and Goat Island.
- 1900
Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition
Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition3.51900HD
The picture opens with a crowd of Swiss boys and girls dressed in native costumes, marching down the street in this very unique and picturesque...
- 1898
Kanakas Diving for Money (Honolulu), No. 2
Kanakas Diving for Money (Honolulu), No. 23.31898HD
Despite the title, the most one can glean from this very short short is a bunch of guys having fun in a harbor.
- 1897
Fifth Avenue, New York
Fifth Avenue, New York4.61897HD
"The famous parade ground of Metropolitan fashion. Exquisitely gowned women, club men, actresses, millionaires pass by on their afternoon stroll." -...
- 1897
S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock
S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock2.81897HD
A crowded ship heading out to sea.
- 1896
Black Diamond Express
Black Diamond Express4.61896HD
This picture was taken at one of the curves on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, along the beautiful Susquehanna River. The train is seen rapidly...
- 1900
Champs de Mars
Champs de Mars5.51900HD
Shows all the prominent buildings on this thoroughfare, ending with a close view of the base of the Eiffel Tower, with the Trocadero Palace in the...
- 1901
President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition
President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition3.3331901HD
The President is seen on the reviewing stand at the Stadium, escorted by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition...
- 1970
Landing Wharf at Canton
Landing Wharf at Canton41970HD
It's a traveling shot from behind the railings. As the camera moves slowly along the harbor, we have a fine view of the rail. In the distance we spot...
- 1896
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance4.8951896HD
The dancer Fatima, well-known for her dancing shows at the World's Exhibition in 1893, performs for the camera. She opens her act by twirling around...
- 1897
Lurline Baths
Lurline Baths3.2141897HD
"The main feature is the toboggan slide. Some sit down while others lie down, either head or feet first."
- 1898
Las Viga Canal, Mexico City
Las Viga Canal, Mexico City11898HD
Shows canal running through the suburban village of Santa Anita. Men and women pole their flat-bottom boats along, loaded down with garden produce.
- 1897
S.S. 'Williamette' Leaving for Klondike
S.S. 'Williamette' Leaving for Klondike2.51897HD
Another Edison film of a ship departing.
- 1896
Going to the Fire
Going to the Fire3.91896HD
A crowd watches the Newark Fire Department respond to a call.
- 1898
The Fleet Steaming Up North River
The Fleet Steaming Up North River3.51898HD
On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron...
- 1900
Grandma and the Bad Boys
Grandma and the Bad Boys5.81900HD
Two bad boys enter the kitchen. One climbs to the kitchen table and takes down the old lamp, the other goes to the flour barrel and scoops out some...
- 1900
Esplanade des Invalides
Esplanade des Invalides3.6671900HD
Beginning with the camera pointing toward the Invalides entrance, with the tomb of Napoleon in the background. The camera is slowly revolved until it...