James H. White Filmes

  • 1899
    Arabian Gun Twirler

    Arabian Gun Twirler

    Arabian Gun Twirler

    4.71899HD

    "An interesting exhibit by Hadji Cheriff, of the original Midway Plaisance. Twirls his rifle over his shoulder, behind back, under leg, both hands...

    Arabian Gun Twirler
  • 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
  • 1898
    Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 1

    Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 1

    Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 1

    3.6431898HD

    This film shows the summit portion of the Mill Valley and Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway, the Tamalpais Tavern resort, and part of the adjacent east...

    Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 1
  • 1900
    Swiss Village, No. 2

    Swiss Village, No. 2

    Swiss Village, No. 2

    5.6671900HD

    The scene opens by showing the village girls driving home a herd of cows, and shows the native peasantry of Switzerland returning from their daily...

    Swiss Village, No. 2
  • 1899
    Shoot the Chutes Series

    Shoot the Chutes Series

    Shoot the Chutes Series

    3.6671899HD

    Positively the most wonderful series of pictures ever secured by an animated picture camera. The first scene is taken from the pond of the chutes,...

    Shoot the Chutes Series
  • 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
    English Lancers Charging

    English Lancers Charging

    English Lancers Charging

    3.41900HD

    The stubborn resistance of the Boers is shown by the activity and persistency with which they fire the two large field pieces immediately in the...

    English Lancers Charging
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1897
    Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.

    Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.

    Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.

    3.0631897HD

    The title tells us where we are; the vignette is in two parts, spliced together. On a busy sidewalk, a police officer holds the left arm and a suited...

    Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal.
  • 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
  • 1897
    Falls of Minnehaha

    Falls of Minnehaha

    Falls of Minnehaha

    4.21897HD

    The 'Laughing Waters' of Longfellow's 'Hiawatha.' A beautiful view of this picturesque and celebrated waterfall.

    Falls of Minnehaha
  • 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

    5.61900HD

    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 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
  • 1910
    The Police Force of New York City

    The Police Force of New York City

    The Police Force of New York City

    61910HD

    New York City police catch thieves and stop runaway horses.

    The Police Force of New York City
  • 1900
    Battle of Mafeking

    Battle of Mafeking

    Battle of Mafeking

    3.751900HD

    Reenactment of a South African battle.

    Battle of Mafeking
  • 1896
    The Burning Stable

    The Burning Stable

    The Burning Stable

    3.91896HD

    A burning wagon is dragged from the barn by the firemen, and four horses are rescued from the flames by the stablemen. Thick volumes of smoke pour...

    The Burning Stable
  • 1898
    Cuban Ambush

    Cuban Ambush

    Cuban Ambush

    3.51898HD

    From the upper windows of a ruined mill Cubans are firing at a scouting party of Spaniards, who return the volley. Fine smoke effects.

    Cuban Ambush
  • 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
  • 1898
    Native Daughters

    Native Daughters

    Native Daughters

    31898HD

    The film opens showing the native daughters mounted on horses.

    Native Daughters