James H. White Movies

  • 1910
    Frankenstein

    Frankenstein

    Frankenstein

    6.0461910HD

    Frankenstein, a young medical student, trying to create the perfect human being, instead creates a misshapen monster. Made ill by what he has done,...

    Frankenstein
  • 1903
    Life of an American Fireman

    Life of an American Fireman

    Life of an American Fireman

    61903HD

    Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen responding to a house fire. They leave the station with...

    Life of an American Fireman
  • 1902
    Jack and the Beanstalk

    Jack and the Beanstalk

    Jack and the Beanstalk

    5.91902HD

    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
  • 1896
    Shooting the Chutes

    Shooting the Chutes

    Shooting the Chutes

    3.81896HD

    The camera shows a water ride at Bergen Beach at Coney Island. A raised track filled with water forms a chute, and a small boat full of park visitors...

    Shooting the Chutes
  • 1901
    Execution of Czolgosz with Panorama of Auburn Prison

    Execution of Czolgosz with Panorama of Auburn Prison

    Execution of Czolgosz with Panorama of Auburn Prison

    4.21901HD

    This early docudrama shows Auburn Prison and recreates the electrocution of Leon Czolgosz, the assassin of President McKinley of the United States.

    Execution of Czolgosz with Panorama of Auburn Prison
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1897
    Black Diamond Express, No. 1

    Black Diamond Express, No. 1

    Black Diamond Express, No. 1

    4.251897HD

    Black Diamond Express, No. 1
  • 1899
    Admiral Dewey Landing at Gibraltar

    Admiral Dewey Landing at Gibraltar

    Admiral Dewey Landing at Gibraltar

    2.61899HD

    George Dewey was an admiral in the U.S. Navy who is best remembered for his victory at Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War, which he won...

    Admiral Dewey Landing at Gibraltar
  • 1897
    Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory

    Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory

    Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory

    5.11897HD

    “This film is remarkable in several respects. In the first place, it is full life-size. Secondly, it is the only accurate recent portrait of...

    Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory
  • 1900
    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower

    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower

    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower

    6.0711900HD

    “A marvelously clear picture taken from the top of the elevator of the Eiffel Tower during going up and coming down of the car. This wonderful...

    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower
  • 1897
    The First Sleigh-Ride

    The First Sleigh-Ride

    The First Sleigh-Ride

    3.5831897HD

    “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
  • 1896
    A Morning Bath

    A Morning Bath

    A Morning Bath

    4.0191896HD

    “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
    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade

    2.71899HD

    George Dewey was an admiral in the U.S. Navy who is best remembered for his victory at Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War, which he won...

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade
  • 1896
    Interrupted Lovers

    Interrupted Lovers

    Interrupted Lovers

    3.8441896HD

    “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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
    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