James H. White Movies

  • 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
  • 1899
    The Diving Horse

    The Diving Horse

    The Diving Horse

    3.31899HD

    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...

    The Diving Horse
  • 1901
    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition

    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition

    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition

    3.3331901HD

    The President is seen on the reviewing stand at the Stadium, escorted by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition...

    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition
  • 1900
    Champs Elysees

    Champs Elysees

    Champs Elysees

    41900HD

    Near the main entrance. Hundreds of carriages and characteristic Parisian busses are passing.

    Champs Elysees
  • 1900
    Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont.

    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...

    Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont.
  • 1898
    Parade of Chinese

    Parade of Chinese

    Parade of Chinese

    3.21898HD

    "Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. This picture shows a procession of the resident Chinese of San Francisco, carrying banners,...

    Parade of Chinese
  • 1897
    Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad

    Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad

    Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad

    3.91897HD

    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...

    Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad
  • 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.
  • 1897
    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock

    2.81897HD

    A crowded ship heading out to sea.

    S.S. 'Queen' Leaving Dock
  • 1896
    Scene on Surf Ave., Coney Island

    Scene on Surf Ave., Coney Island

    Scene on Surf Ave., Coney Island

    71896HD

    A short look at Surf Ave., Coney Island.

    Scene on Surf Ave., Coney Island
  • 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
  • 1898
    Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 2

    Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 2

    Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 2

    3.41898HD

    Taken on the line of the Mt. Tamalpais scenic railroad, Marin county, California, from a flat car following the engine.

    Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 2
  • 1898
    Wash Day in Mexico

    Wash Day in Mexico

    Wash Day in Mexico

    3.61898HD

    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
  • 1896
    Mounted Police Charge

    Mounted Police Charge

    Mounted Police Charge

    3.41896HD

    "A battalion of New York's famous mounted police at inspection. They approach at break-neck gallop." - from the Edison Catalog

    Mounted Police Charge
  • 1899
    Strange Adventure of New York Drummer

    Strange Adventure of New York Drummer

    Strange Adventure of New York Drummer

    3.81899HD

    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...

    Strange Adventure of New York Drummer
  • 1900
    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition

    3.51900HD

    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...

    Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition
  • 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
  • 1898
    Ostriches Running, No. 1

    Ostriches Running, No. 1

    Ostriches Running, No. 1

    01898HD

    Shows the entire flock running around the corral with great strides and outstretched wings.

    Ostriches Running, No. 1
  • 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
  • 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