James H. White Movies

  • 1897
    Buffalo Fire Department in Action

    Buffalo Fire Department in Action

    Buffalo Fire Department in Action

    51897HD

    Ten horse-drawn pieces of equipment of the Buffalo Fire Department pass by a stationary camera that looks down a broad avenue as they come toward...

    Buffalo Fire Department in Action
  • 1899
    Arabian Gun Twirler

    Arabian Gun Twirler

    Arabian Gun Twirler

    51899HD

    "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
    Falls of Minnehaha

    Falls of Minnehaha

    Falls of Minnehaha

    5.21897HD

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

    Falls of Minnehaha
  • 1899
    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade

    41899HD

    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
    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    4.21897HD

    A crowded ship heading out to sea.

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock
  • 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

    5.21900HD

    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
  • 1899
    Love and War

    Love and War

    Love and War

    51899HD

    A soldier is promoted for bravery, marries a Red Cross girl, and goes home to his parents.

    Love and War
  • 1897
    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8

    3.71897HD

    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
  • 1899
    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2

    4.21899HD

    Showing Central Park in the background.

    Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2
  • 1900
    Discharging a Whitehead Torpedo

    Discharging a Whitehead Torpedo

    Discharging a Whitehead Torpedo

    4.21900HD

    Filmed off the coast of Rhode Island, this Edison short takes place on the U.S. torpedo boat Morris as we see some men loading up a torpedo that is...

    Discharging a Whitehead Torpedo
  • 1898
    Wash Day in Mexico

    Wash Day in Mexico

    Wash Day in Mexico

    4.61898HD

    In front of each bare headed woman is a flat rock, used as a wash board. Stream of water near by.

    Wash Day in Mexico
  • 1897
    Racing at Sheepshead Bay

    Racing at Sheepshead Bay

    Racing at Sheepshead Bay

    51897HD

    The finish and weighing out of a running race with nine starters. Won by the famous Clifford, Sloane up.

    Racing at Sheepshead Bay
  • 1896
    Irish Way of Discussing Politics

    Irish Way of Discussing Politics

    Irish Way of Discussing Politics

    4.71896HD

    This is a typical Irish argument in which a can of beer, clay pipes and two sons of Erin form the principal parts.

    Irish Way of Discussing Politics
  • 1897
    Giant Coal Dumper

    Giant Coal Dumper

    Giant Coal Dumper

    61897HD

    “Shows how a full carload of coal is loaded onto a vessel every thirty seconds at the great Erie Railroad Docks, Cleveland, Ohio. Great clouds...

    Giant Coal Dumper
  • 1897
    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    S.S. 'Queen' Loading

    3.71897HD

    Shows the S.S. "Queen" at Seattle with an immense crowd of miners crowding the decks of the boat and the docks, carrying aboard baggage, implements,...

    S.S. 'Queen' Loading
  • 1899
    U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    4.21899HD

    "A panoramic view of the 'Raleigh,' as she lies at anchor off 27th Street, North River, April 17, 1899. Captain Coghlan stands among a group of...

    U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'
  • 1899
    Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    4.21899HD

    Shows a group of sailors and an officer at the stern. The flag runs out in a ball to the end of the staff, and, at the signal, is broken. Proudly the...

    Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'
  • 1900
    Red Cross Ambulance on Battlefield

    Red Cross Ambulance on Battlefield

    Red Cross Ambulance on Battlefield

    4.81900HD

    Near the center of this scene we see the regimental surgeon directing the movements of the Ambulance Corps. Tenderly they pick up the unfortunates...

    Red Cross Ambulance on Battlefield
  • 1898
    Mount Taw R.R., No. 3

    Mount Taw R.R., No. 3

    Mount Taw R.R., No. 3

    4.51898HD

    This picture was taken on the line of the Mt. Tamalpais Scene R.R., and whereas the previous views were taken ascending, this is a descending view,...

    Mount Taw R.R., No. 3
  • 1899
    Battery K Siege Guns

    Battery K Siege Guns

    Battery K Siege Guns

    41899HD

    A parade of soldiers.

    Battery K Siege Guns