James H. White Movies

  • 1896
    American Falls from Above, American Side

    American Falls from Above, American Side

    American Falls from Above, American Side

    4.3181896HD

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

    American Falls from Above, American Side
  • 1897
    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    2.81897HD

    From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: The background of this picture is the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal. This observatory, the gift of James Lick,...

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.
  • 1896
    Interrupted Lovers

    Interrupted Lovers

    Interrupted Lovers

    3.9711896HD

    “The watchful father disturbs a dream of bliss, and the bucolic lover is taught a lesson. He made a great hit.” (Edison film catalog)

    Interrupted Lovers
  • 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
  • 1900
    Panorama of Place de l'Opéra

    Panorama of Place de l'Opéra

    Panorama of Place de l'Opéra

    4.81900HD

    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
    Hong Kong Wharf Scene

    Hong Kong Wharf Scene

    Hong Kong Wharf Scene

    41900HD

    Chinese passengers make their way down the wharf. Two chair bearers are soliciting fares, but without any success.

    Hong Kong Wharf Scene
  • 1896
    Passaic Falls, New Jersey

    Passaic Falls, New Jersey

    Passaic Falls, New Jersey

    3.51896HD

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

    Passaic Falls, New Jersey
  • 1897
    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    3.21897HD

    From Edison films catalog: Taken during the Klondike excitement. The streets are crowded with miners buying outfits and supplies. Mule trains,...

    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8
  • 1897
    Lurline Baths

    Lurline Baths

    Lurline Baths

    3.21897HD

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

    Lurline Baths
  • 1898
    Wash Day in Mexico

    Wash Day in Mexico

    Wash Day in Mexico

    3.61898HD

    In front of each bare headed woman is a flat rock, used as a wash board. Stream of water near by.

    Wash Day in Mexico
  • 1898
    Native Daughters

    Native Daughters

    Native Daughters

    31898HD

    The film opens showing the native daughters mounted on horses.

    Native Daughters
  • 1899
    Advance of Kansas Volunteers at Caloocan

    Advance of Kansas Volunteers at Caloocan

    Advance of Kansas Volunteers at Caloocan

    3.51899HD

    Recreation of military maneuvers in the Philippines in the Spanish-American War.

    Advance of Kansas Volunteers at Caloocan
  • 1896
    A Morning Bath

    A Morning Bath

    A Morning Bath

    4.21896HD

    “Mammy is washing her little pickaninny. She thrusts him, kicking and struggling, into a tub full of foaming suds.” (Edison film catalog)

    A Morning Bath
  • 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
  • 1896
    Mess Call

    Mess Call

    Mess Call

    51896HD

    Members of the New York state militia enjoy some relaxing time during a meal break.

    Mess Call
  • 1899
    2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Parade and Embarkation

    2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Parade and Embarkation

    2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Parade and Embarkation

    31899HD

    This film captures the departure of the 2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry, from Quebec for the war in South Africa. Soldiers in...

    2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Parade and Embarkation
  • 1900
    Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Palace

    Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Palace

    Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Palace

    4.1821900HD

    The single camera position is from the top of a building identified as the Trocadero Palace; The camera is pointed toward the Eiffel Tower. The film...

    Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Palace
  • 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
  • 1896
    Cock Fight

    Cock Fight

    Cock Fight

    4.71896HD

    Two cocks fight whilst being watched by two men.

    Cock Fight
  • 1902
    Jack and the Beanstalk

    Jack and the Beanstalk

    Jack and the Beanstalk

    61902HD

    Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous fairy tale story of Jack and his magic beanstalk....

    Jack and the Beanstalk