James H. White Movies

  • 1897
    Hotel Vendome, San Jose, Cal.

    Hotel Vendome, San Jose, Cal.

    Hotel Vendome, San Jose, Cal.

    3.61897HD

    This Edison short takes us to San Jose, CA where we visit the Hotel Vendome (just as the title suggests).

    Hotel Vendome, San Jose, Cal.
  • 1898
    Indian Day School

    Indian Day School

    Indian Day School

    41898HD

    Children entering and exiting a schoolhouse.

    Indian Day School
  • 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
  • 1970
    Landing Wharf at Canton

    Landing Wharf at Canton

    Landing Wharf at Canton

    01970HD

    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
  • 1899
    104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway

    104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway

    104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway

    4.71899HD

    Taken from the front platform of a special train run backward over this celebrated S curve. Not only are the passing trains and crowded platforms of...

    104th Street Curve, New York, Elevated Railway
  • 1897
    Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway

    Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway

    Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway

    4.81897HD

    Stationary camera on a railroad yard.

    Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway
  • 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
  • 1897
    Southern Pacific Overland Mail

    Southern Pacific Overland Mail

    Southern Pacific Overland Mail

    3.71897HD

    Taken on the S.P. Railroad, near tunnel No. 9. The train comes rushing out of the tunnel and passes at full speed...

    Southern Pacific Overland Mail
  • 1900
    Charge of Boer Cavalry

    Charge of Boer Cavalry

    Charge of Boer Cavalry

    3.3331900HD

    In the distance is seen a number of grey objects rapidly approaching, which, upon drawing closer, are recognized as a company of Boer cavalry. As...

    Charge of Boer Cavalry
  • 1897
    Lurline Baths

    Lurline Baths

    Lurline Baths

    3.2141897HD

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

    Lurline Baths
  • 1900
    Gun Drill by Naval Cadets at Newport Training School

    Gun Drill by Naval Cadets at Newport Training School

    Gun Drill by Naval Cadets at Newport Training School

    3.31900HD

    This picture shows the Cadets marching, countermarching and a great many interesting manoeuvres.

    Gun Drill by Naval Cadets at Newport Training School
  • 1900
    Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees

    Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees

    Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees

    4.51900HD

    Filmed in July 1900, on the Champs Elysées in Paris, France.

    Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees
  • 1900
    New Black Diamond Express

    New Black Diamond Express

    New Black Diamond Express

    4.4291900HD

    A crew of railroad workmen are busy along the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. When the Black Diamond Express appears in the distance, they...

    New Black Diamond Express
  • 1900
    Panoramic View of the Place de la Concorde

    Panoramic View of the Place de la Concorde

    Panoramic View of the Place de la Concorde

    5.81900HD

    Taken from an automobile. This picture was taken during the fashionable driving hour, making a complete circle of the Place de la Concorde, passing...

    Panoramic View of the Place de la Concorde
  • 1900
    Panorama of the Moving Boardwalk

    Panorama of the Moving Boardwalk

    Panorama of the Moving Boardwalk

    5.51900HD

    An early short with a self-explanatory title.

    Panorama of the Moving Boardwalk
  • 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
  • 1899
    A Wringing Good Joke

    A Wringing Good Joke

    A Wringing Good Joke

    4.21899HD

    "Grandpa sits nodding in his armchair in the kitchen, where a sout, jolly washerwoman is washing clothes. While the woman leaves the tub to talk to a...

    A Wringing Good Joke
  • 1897
    The Sea Lions' Home

    The Sea Lions' Home

    The Sea Lions' Home

    4.31897HD

    The famous Seal Rocks at Golden Gate Park are here shown. Sea lions in their wild state are lying on the rocks and swimming and diving in the water.

    The Sea Lions' Home
  • 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
  • 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