James H. White Movies

  • 1898
    Mount Taw R.R., No. 3

    Mount Taw R.R., No. 3

    Mount Taw R.R., No. 3

    3.41898HD

    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,...

    Mount Taw R.R., No. 3
  • 1898
    Observation Train Following Parade

    Observation Train Following Parade

    Observation Train Following Parade

    2.51898HD

    New York City welcome to Sampson's Fleet after the Battle of Santiago Bay, Cuba.

    Observation Train Following Parade
  • 1896
    Shooting the Chutes

    Shooting the Chutes

    Shooting the Chutes

    3.81896HD

    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...

    Shooting the Chutes
  • 1896
    American Falls from Above, American Side

    American Falls from Above, American Side

    American Falls from Above, American Side

    41896HD

    The camera shows a view of the American Falls and Goat Island.

    American Falls from Above, American Side
  • 1900
    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    3.51900HD

    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...

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition
  • 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
    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
  • 1897
    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    2.81897HD

    A crowded ship heading out to sea.

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock
  • 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
  • 1900
    Champs de Mars

    Champs de Mars

    Champs de Mars

    5.51900HD

    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...

    Champs de Mars
  • 1901
    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition

    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition

    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition

    3.3331901HD

    The President is seen on the reviewing stand at the Stadium, escorted by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition...

    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition
  • 1970
    Landing Wharf at Canton

    Landing Wharf at Canton

    Landing Wharf at Canton

    41970HD

    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...

    Landing Wharf at Canton
  • 1896
    Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance

    Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance

    Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance

    4.8951896HD

    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...

    Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
  • 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
  • 1898
    Las Viga Canal, Mexico City

    Las Viga Canal, Mexico City

    Las Viga Canal, Mexico City

    11898HD

    Shows canal running through the suburban village of Santa Anita. Men and women pole their flat-bottom boats along, loaded down with garden produce.

    Las Viga Canal, Mexico City
  • 1897
    S.S. 'Williamette' Leaving for Klondike

    S.S. 'Williamette' Leaving for Klondike

    S.S. 'Williamette' Leaving for Klondike

    2.51897HD

    Another Edison film of a ship departing.

    S.S. 'Williamette' Leaving for Klondike
  • 1896
    Going to the Fire

    Going to the Fire

    Going to the Fire

    3.91896HD

    A crowd watches the Newark Fire Department respond to a call.

    Going to the Fire
  • 1898
    The Fleet Steaming Up North River

    The Fleet Steaming Up North River

    The Fleet Steaming Up North River

    3.51898HD

    On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron...

    The Fleet Steaming Up North River
  • 1900
    Grandma and the Bad Boys

    Grandma and the Bad Boys

    Grandma and the Bad Boys

    5.81900HD

    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...

    Grandma and the Bad Boys
  • 1900
    Esplanade des Invalides

    Esplanade des Invalides

    Esplanade des Invalides

    3.6671900HD

    Beginning with the camera pointing toward the Invalides entrance, with the tomb of Napoleon in the background. The camera is slowly revolved until it...

    Esplanade des Invalides