James H. White Movies

  • 1897
    The First Sleigh-Ride

    The First Sleigh-Ride

    The First Sleigh-Ride

    3.61897HD

    “This subject taken just after the recent first fall of snow, shows two enthusiastic horsemen indulging in a "brush" with their respective...

    The First Sleigh-Ride
  • 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.
  • 1899
    Strange Adventure of New York Drummer

    Strange Adventure of New York Drummer

    Strange Adventure of New York Drummer

    3.81899HD

    This commercial traveler has evidently had a wet day judging from the strange things he sees at his hotel. The hall boy shows him to his room, puts...

    Strange Adventure of New York Drummer
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1896
    Mess Call

    Mess Call

    Mess Call

    4.91896HD

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

    Mess Call
  • 1898
    Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians

    Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians

    Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians

    2.71898HD

    A documentary short from Edison Manufacturing Company.

    Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians
  • 1899
    Trick Bears

    Trick Bears

    Trick Bears

    2.751899HD

    Circus bears showing their tricks.

    Trick Bears
  • 1899
    Tenderloin at Night

    Tenderloin at Night

    Tenderloin at Night

    31899HD

    I do believe I have stumbled upon the very first exploitation picture ever made; and no it wasn't by David Friedman or Kroger Babb or K. Gordon...

    Tenderloin at Night
  • 1899
    U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan

    U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan

    U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan

    31899HD

    Crackers faux shooting and feigning getting shot in the Philippine-american war.

    U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan
  • 1900
    Palace of Electricity

    Palace of Electricity

    Palace of Electricity

    5.3641900HD

    A panoramic shot, making a full circle, at the 1900 Paris Exposition. It begins and ends looking at the front of the Palace of Electricity. As it...

    Palace of Electricity
  • 1900
    Boers Bringing in British Prisoners

    Boers Bringing in British Prisoners

    Boers Bringing in British Prisoners

    5.3331900HD

    Here we have a mixed company of Gordon Highlanders, Irish Fusilliers and English Lancers, as a group of prisoners taken to the rear by a troop of...

    Boers Bringing in British Prisoners
  • 1900
    Naval Sham Battle at Newport

    Naval Sham Battle at Newport

    Naval Sham Battle at Newport

    2.31900HD

    Showing the attacking forces drawn up in line of battle. They immediately commence firing on the shore batteries. The batteries return the fire with...

    Naval Sham Battle at Newport
  • 1899
    Filipinos Retreat from Trenches

    Filipinos Retreat from Trenches

    Filipinos Retreat from Trenches

    2.81899HD

    Reenactment of action in the Spanish-American War.

    Filipinos Retreat from Trenches
  • 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
  • 1896
    The Bad Boy and the Gardener

    The Bad Boy and the Gardener

    The Bad Boy and the Gardener

    41896HD

    A lady watering the garden with a hose, a mischievous boy stops the flow of water until she looks for the cause, when he permits the water to flow,...

    The Bad Boy and the Gardener
  • 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
  • 1897
    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    3.1671897HD

    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
    Sheep Run, Chicago Stockyards

    Sheep Run, Chicago Stockyards

    Sheep Run, Chicago Stockyards

    4.31897HD

    "Shows a large flock of sheep being driven from the cars to the slaughter house."

    Sheep Run, Chicago Stockyards
  • 1900
    A Storm at Sea

    A Storm at Sea

    A Storm at Sea

    5.81900HD

    While our photographers were crossing the Atlantic Ocean a most wonderful and sensational picture was secured, showing a storm at sea. The picture...

    A Storm at Sea