James H. White Movies

  • 1897
    Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.

    Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.

    Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.

    3.0631897HD

    The title tells us where we are; the vignette is in two parts, spliced together. On a busy sidewalk, a police officer holds the left arm and a suited...

    Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.
  • 1896
    The Morning Alarm

    The Morning Alarm

    The Morning Alarm

    3.8461896HD

    “This shows the Fire Department leaving headquarters for an early morning fire. The scene is remarkable for its natural effect. The opening of...

    The Morning Alarm
  • 1897
    Buffalo Stockyards

    Buffalo Stockyards

    Buffalo Stockyards

    3.51897HD

    From Edison films catalog: A long line of horses, mules and ponies are led, driven and ridden into the yards, where they are sold and distributed.

    Buffalo Stockyards
  • 1899
    Arabian Gun Twirler

    Arabian Gun Twirler

    Arabian Gun Twirler

    4.71899HD

    "An interesting exhibit by Hadji Cheriff, of the original Midway Plaisance. Twirls his rifle over his shoulder, behind back, under leg, both hands...

    Arabian Gun Twirler
  • 1899
    Skirmish of Rough Riders

    Skirmish of Rough Riders

    Skirmish of Rough Riders

    2.41899HD

    Shielded by a thick bit of timber at a turn of the road stands a company of mounted men, awaiting the order to advance...

    Skirmish of Rough Riders
  • 1897
    Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago

    Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago

    Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago

    4.21897HD

    The busiest corner in Chicago. Cable cars and street traffic of all descriptions. Hundreds of shoppers. Fine perspective view looking north toward...

    Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago
  • 1899
    New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 2

    New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 2

    New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 2

    5.1671899HD

    “This is a new negative showing the entire trip from Brooklyn to New York, in which the immense towers stand out clear and distinct against the...

    New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 2
  • 1900
    Battle of Mafeking

    Battle of Mafeking

    Battle of Mafeking

    3.751900HD

    Reenactment of a South African battle.

    Battle of Mafeking
  • 1898
    Parade of Marines, U.S. Cruiser, 'Brooklyn'

    Parade of Marines, U.S. Cruiser, 'Brooklyn'

    Parade of Marines, U.S. Cruiser, 'Brooklyn'

    31898HD

    First comes the famous Marine Band of the 'Brooklyn,' with the mascot goat beside the bass drum. The 300 marines follow in rapid marching order, a...

    Parade of Marines, U.S. Cruiser, 'Brooklyn'
  • 1898
    Troop Ships for the Philippines

    Troop Ships for the Philippines

    Troop Ships for the Philippines

    3.41898HD

    The S.S. Australia departs from San Francisco Bay, carrying American soldiers to the Philippines.

    Troop Ships for the Philippines
  • 1897
    Fifth Avenue, New York

    Fifth Avenue, New York

    Fifth Avenue, New York

    4.6361897HD

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

    Fifth Avenue, New York
  • 1900
    Panorama of Eiffel Tower

    Panorama of Eiffel Tower

    Panorama of Eiffel Tower

    5.61900HD

    “Showing the entire height of this wonderful structure from the base of the dome and return, with the great Paris Exposition in the background,...

    Panorama of Eiffel Tower
  • 1899
    Cripple Creek Bar-Room Scene

    Cripple Creek Bar-Room Scene

    Cripple Creek Bar-Room Scene

    4.11899HD

    Rowdy patrons visit an Old West saloon.

    Cripple Creek Bar-Room Scene
  • 1910
    His Mother's Thanksgiving

    His Mother's Thanksgiving

    His Mother's Thanksgiving

    41910HD

    This holiday-themed melodrama released by Edison Studios in 1910 concerns Robert, a young man who leaves his mother’s home in New England to...

    His Mother's Thanksgiving
  • 1899
    Shoot the Chutes Series

    Shoot the Chutes Series

    Shoot the Chutes Series

    3.6671899HD

    Positively the most wonderful series of pictures ever secured by an animated picture camera. The first scene is taken from the pond of the chutes,...

    Shoot the Chutes Series
  • 1897
    Return of Lifeboat

    Return of Lifeboat

    Return of Lifeboat

    4.11897HD

    Along the seashore near San Francisco, a boat belonging to the Pacific Coast Life Saving Service can just be seen as it returns to shore. Several men...

    Return of Lifeboat
  • 1900
    Panorama of Gorge Railway

    Panorama of Gorge Railway

    Panorama of Gorge Railway

    5.751900HD

    “One of the most interesting places in the vicinity of Niagara Falls is the Whirlpool Rapids, where the immense volume of water which passes...

    Panorama of Gorge Railway
  • 1897
    Falls of Minnehaha

    Falls of Minnehaha

    Falls of Minnehaha

    4.21897HD

    The 'Laughing Waters' of Longfellow's 'Hiawatha.' A beautiful view of this picturesque and celebrated waterfall.

    Falls of Minnehaha
  • 1897
    Capsize of Lifeboat

    Capsize of Lifeboat

    Capsize of Lifeboat

    4.3331897HD

    Daily practice of life boat crew, showing boat being upset purposely by the men. As these boats are self-righting and self-bailing, the scene is...

    Capsize of Lifeboat
  • 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

    3.31900HD

    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