James H. White Movies

  • 1897
    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    2.81897HD

    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
  • 1899
    Capture of Trenches at Candaba

    Capture of Trenches at Candaba

    Capture of Trenches at Candaba

    2.81899HD

    The Filipinos execute a flank movement and re-occupy the trenches, cutting off the advance guard of Americans. The rebel flag waves over the ditch...

    Capture of Trenches at Candaba
  • 1898
    Close View of the 'Brooklyn,' Naval Parade

    Close View of the 'Brooklyn,' Naval Parade

    Close View of the 'Brooklyn,' Naval Parade

    3.21898HD

    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...

    Close View of the 'Brooklyn,' Naval Parade
  • 1897
    Surf at Monterey

    Surf at Monterey

    Surf at Monterey

    31897HD

    From Edison films catalog: The water breaks over the rocks, and is dashed into silvery spray, high into the air. Exceptionally fine water effects.

    Surf at Monterey
  • 1897
    Fisherman's Wharf

    Fisherman's Wharf

    Fisherman's Wharf

    41897HD

    Shows the wharf at San Francisco, Cal., with a large fleet of fishing boats at anchor.

    Fisherman's Wharf
  • 1899
    Lower Falls, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park

    Lower Falls, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park

    Lower Falls, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park

    3.51899HD

    Probably part of the "Alaska and Yellowstone National Park Series" in the "Northern Pacific Railway Series"

    Lower Falls, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park
  • 1899
    Coaches Arriving at Mammoth Hot Springs

    Coaches Arriving at Mammoth Hot Springs

    Coaches Arriving at Mammoth Hot Springs

    3.21899HD

    Edison released this as part of their "Northern Pacific Rainway" and "Alaska and Yellowstone National Park" series.

    Coaches Arriving at Mammoth Hot Springs
  • 1898
    Reviewing the 'Texas' at Grant's Tomb

    Reviewing the 'Texas' at Grant's Tomb

    Reviewing the 'Texas' at Grant's Tomb

    31898HD

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

    Reviewing the 'Texas' at Grant's Tomb
  • 1899
    The Astor Tramp

    The Astor Tramp

    The Astor Tramp

    3.51899HD

    "A side splitting subject, showing the mistaken tramp's arrival at the Wm. Waldorf Astor mansion and being discovered comfortably asleep in bed, by...

    The Astor Tramp
  • 1900
    Panorama of Place de l'Opéra

    Panorama of Place de l'Opéra

    Panorama of Place de l'Opéra

    4.751900HD

    James White, the Edison Company's main filmmaker at the time, realized a burst of creativity during his visit to the 1900 Paris Exposition. It's...

    Panorama of Place de l'Opéra
  • 1900
    Gymnasium Exercises and Drill at Newport Training School

    Gymnasium Exercises and Drill at Newport Training School

    Gymnasium Exercises and Drill at Newport Training School

    3.71900HD

    This picture shows the young cadets going through their daily exercises and drill, and is full of life, and photographically perfect.

    Gymnasium Exercises and Drill at Newport Training School
  • 1900
    Panoramic View of Newport

    Panoramic View of Newport

    Panoramic View of Newport

    4.3331900HD

    Possibly the sensation of the flight of a bird can be nearest realized by being on deck of one of the U.S. Government's fleet torpedo boats racing at...

    Panoramic View of Newport
  • 1898
    Cattle Leaving the Corral

    Cattle Leaving the Corral

    Cattle Leaving the Corral

    31898HD

    An active outdoor film with cattle being driven from an outdoor corral by mounted cowboys.

    Cattle Leaving the Corral
  • 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

    3.3331900HD

    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
    Exploding a Whitehead Torpedo

    Exploding a Whitehead Torpedo

    Exploding a Whitehead Torpedo

    5.3331900HD

    The title pretty much tells you all there is to know about this Edison film. It runs a very brief 27-seconds and shows a torpedo hitting its target...

    Exploding a Whitehead Torpedo
  • 1900
    Panorama of the Paris Exposition, from the Seine

    Panorama of the Paris Exposition, from the Seine

    Panorama of the Paris Exposition, from the Seine

    6.71900HD

    This panoramic scene is taken from a Seine steamboat and gives a rapid view of the banks of the river...

    Panorama of the Paris Exposition, from the Seine
  • 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'
  • 1896
    Passaic Falls, New Jersey

    Passaic Falls, New Jersey

    Passaic Falls, New Jersey

    31896HD

    A look at the waterfalls of the Passaic River in the northern New Jersey city of Passaic.

    Passaic Falls, New Jersey
  • 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
  • 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