James H. White Movies

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1899
    Casey at the Bat

    Casey at the Bat

    Casey at the Bat

    3.41899HD

    "The umpire makes a decision that Casey doesn't like, and an argument follows, during which Casey deftly trips him up, and continues the argument on...

    Casey at the Bat
  • 1897
    Stanford University, California

    Stanford University, California

    Stanford University, California

    4.51897HD

    People walking around the campus. The view shows an immense arch in the background through which are seen coming groups of students, some walking,...

    Stanford University, California
  • 1898
    Landing Wharf at Canton

    Landing Wharf at Canton

    Landing Wharf at Canton

    41898HD

    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
  • 1901
    Opening of the Pan-American Exposition Showing Vice President Roosevelt Leading the Procession

    Opening of the Pan-American Exposition Showing Vice President Roosevelt Leading the Procession

    Opening of the Pan-American Exposition Showing Vice President Roosevelt Leading the Procession

    3.31901HD

    This is a great historical event. Our cameras were stationed in the center of the Esplanade looking toward the Main Approach to the Pan-American...

    Opening of the Pan-American Exposition Showing Vice President Roosevelt Leading the Procession
  • 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

    6.21900HD

    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
    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
  • 1898
    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    3.91898HD

    Taken at Fingal, Cal., where the world-renowned 'Sunset Limited' trains pass each other.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.
  • 1897
    Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad

    Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad

    Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad

    3.91897HD

    Here is a twelve car train dashing along at a high rate of speed. It is seen first in the distance and approaches and then passes by the camera...

    Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad
  • 1897
    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    2.71897HD

    Taken at the docks of the Pacific Steamship Co., San Francisco, Cal., which is operated in connection with the Southern Pacific Railroad Co...

    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock
  • 1897
    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    3.71897HD

    This was the first ship sailing for the Klondike from Seattle during the gold rush of 1897. The picture shows the excitement and enthusiasm that...

    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6
  • 1896
    American Falls from Above, American Side

    American Falls from Above, American Side

    American Falls from Above, American Side

    4.21896HD

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

    American Falls from Above, American Side
  • 1900
    Why Jones Discharged His Clerks

    Why Jones Discharged His Clerks

    Why Jones Discharged His Clerks

    41900HD

    Two delinquent clerks are seated in a broker's office engaged in a game of cards. The boss suddenly appears walking through the corridor. The cards...

    Why Jones Discharged His Clerks
  • 1899
    U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' Leading Naval Parade

    U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' Leading Naval Parade

    U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' Leading Naval Parade

    41899HD

    This picture ... centers about some guard ropes moving about, perhaps in the wind, perhaps as the platform the movie is taken from rolls about, while...

    U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' Leading Naval Parade
  • 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
  • 1900
    Panoramic View from the Moving Sidewalk at the Paris Exposition

    Panoramic View from the Moving Sidewalk at the Paris Exposition

    Panoramic View from the Moving Sidewalk at the Paris Exposition

    51900HD

    Two silent films capture a panoramic view of the 'Rue de l'Avenir', an electric powered moving walkway displayed at the Exposition Universelle in...

    Panoramic View from the Moving Sidewalk at the Paris Exposition
  • 1900
    Tourists Starting for Canton

    Tourists Starting for Canton

    Tourists Starting for Canton

    31900HD

    Shows a party of English people in their chairs. This is the only safe way of getting about in Canton, as the streets are indescribably filthy.

    Tourists Starting for Canton
  • 1899
    Dewey Parade, 10th Pennsylvania Volunteers

    Dewey Parade, 10th Pennsylvania Volunteers

    Dewey Parade, 10th Pennsylvania Volunteers

    31899HD

    In [Admiral] Dewey land parade.

    Dewey Parade, 10th Pennsylvania Volunteers