James H. White Movies
- 1897
Southern Pacific Overland Mail
Southern Pacific Overland Mail3.71897HD
Taken on the S.P. Railroad, near tunnel No. 9. The train comes rushing out of the tunnel and passes at full speed...
- 1899
The Diving Horse
The Diving Horse3.31899HD
The only picture extant showing this wonderful performance of a horse diving from a staging 40 feet in height into the water. Scenes secured at the...
- 1901
President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition
President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition3.3331901HD
The President is seen on the reviewing stand at the Stadium, escorted by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition...
- 1900
Champs Elysees
Champs Elysees41900HD
Near the main entrance. Hundreds of carriages and characteristic Parisian busses are passing.
- 1900
Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont.
Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont.4.31900HD
It is train time. We look down the long platform, crowded with people, and see the famous N.P. Railway Overland Express approaching rapidly. In a...
- 1898
Parade of Chinese
Parade of Chinese3.21898HD
"Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. This picture shows a procession of the resident Chinese of San Francisco, carrying banners,...
- 1897
Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad
Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad3.91897HD
Here is a twelve car train dashing along at a high rate of speed. It is seen first in the distance and approaches and then passes by the camera...
- 1897
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).
- 1897
S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock
S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock2.81897HD
A crowded ship heading out to sea.
- 1896
Scene on Surf Ave., Coney Island
Scene on Surf Ave., Coney Island71896HD
A short look at Surf Ave., Coney Island.
- 1899
Arabian Gun Twirler
Arabian Gun Twirler4.71899HD
"An interesting exhibit by Hadji Cheriff, of the original Midway Plaisance. Twirls his rifle over his shoulder, behind back, under leg, both hands...
- 1898
Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 2
Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 23.41898HD
Taken on the line of the Mt. Tamalpais scenic railroad, Marin county, California, from a flat car following the engine.
- 1898
Wash Day in Mexico
Wash Day in Mexico3.61898HD
In front of each bare headed woman is a flat rock, used as a wash board. Stream of water near by.
- 1896
Mounted Police Charge
Mounted Police Charge3.41896HD
"A battalion of New York's famous mounted police at inspection. They approach at break-neck gallop." - from the Edison Catalog
- 1899
Strange Adventure of New York Drummer
Strange Adventure of New York Drummer3.81899HD
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...
- 1900
Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition
Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition3.51900HD
The picture opens with a crowd of Swiss boys and girls dressed in native costumes, marching down the street in this very unique and picturesque...
- 1897
Buffalo Stockyards
Buffalo Stockyards3.51897HD
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.
- 1898
Ostriches Running, No. 1
Ostriches Running, No. 101898HD
Shows the entire flock running around the corral with great strides and outstretched wings.
- 1900
Gymnasium Exercises and Drill at Newport Training School
Gymnasium Exercises and Drill at Newport Training School3.71900HD
This picture shows the young cadets going through their daily exercises and drill, and is full of life, and photographically perfect.
- 1900
Gun Drill by Naval Cadets at Newport Training School
Gun Drill by Naval Cadets at Newport Training School3.31900HD
This picture shows the Cadets marching, countermarching and a great many interesting manoeuvres.