James H. White Movies

  • 1897
    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    2.81897HD

    Taken at the docks of the Pacific Steamship Co., San Francisco, Cal., which is operated in connection with the Southern Pacific Railroad Co...

    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock
  • 1896
    Black Diamond Express

    Black Diamond Express

    Black Diamond Express

    4.5561896HD

    This picture was taken at one of the curves on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, along the beautiful Susquehanna River. The train is seen rapidly...

    Black Diamond Express
  • 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
    Black Diamond Express, No. 1

    Black Diamond Express, No. 1

    Black Diamond Express, No. 1

    4.251897HD

    Black Diamond Express, No. 1
  • 1897
    Serpentine Dance - Annabelle

    Serpentine Dance - Annabelle

    Serpentine Dance - Annabelle

    4.41897HD

    1897 version of Annabelle Moore performing a serpentine dance.

    Serpentine Dance - Annabelle
  • 1900
    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower

    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower

    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower

    6.0711900HD

    “A marvelously clear picture taken from the top of the elevator of the Eiffel Tower during going up and coming down of the car. This wonderful...

    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower
  • 1899
    Cripple Creek Bar-Room Scene

    Cripple Creek Bar-Room Scene

    Cripple Creek Bar-Room Scene

    4.0831899HD

    Rowdy patrons visit an Old West saloon.

    Cripple Creek Bar-Room Scene
  • 1897
    Return of Lifeboat

    Return of Lifeboat

    Return of Lifeboat

    4.11897HD

    Along the seashore near San Francisco, a boat belonging to the Pacific Coast Life Saving Service can just be seen as it returns to shore. Several men...

    Return of Lifeboat
  • 1897
    Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9

    Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9

    Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9

    3.61897HD

    The wharf is crowded with live stock, and the huge derrick slowly drops the large box or sling into the bunch. Into this cradle a horse is led, and...

    Horses loading for Klondike, no. 9
  • 1897
    Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago

    Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago

    Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago

    4.41897HD

    The busiest corner in Chicago. Cable cars and street traffic of all descriptions. Hundreds of shoppers. Fine perspective view looking north toward...

    Corner Madison and State Streets, Chicago
  • 1897
    Giant Coal Dumper

    Giant Coal Dumper

    Giant Coal Dumper

    5.71897HD

    “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
  • 1896
    Feeding the Doves

    Feeding the Doves

    Feeding the Doves

    5.0911896HD

    A woman and a young girl each carry containers of bird feed, and they toss occasional handfuls to the chickens and doves in the farmyard. Most of the...

    Feeding the Doves
  • 1897
    Capsize of Lifeboat

    Capsize of Lifeboat

    Capsize of Lifeboat

    4.3331897HD

    Daily practice of life boat crew, showing boat being upset purposely by the men. As these boats are self-righting and self-bailing, the scene is...

    Capsize of Lifeboat
  • 1897
    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6

    3.9171897HD

    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
  • 1897
    The First Sleigh-Ride

    The First Sleigh-Ride

    The First Sleigh-Ride

    3.6361897HD

    “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
  • 1896
    Shooting the Chutes

    Shooting the Chutes

    Shooting the Chutes

    3.91896HD

    The camera shows a water ride at Bergen Beach at Coney Island. A raised track filled with water forms a chute, and a small boat full of park visitors...

    Shooting the Chutes
  • 1896
    Interrupted Lovers

    Interrupted Lovers

    Interrupted Lovers

    3.91896HD

    “The watchful father disturbs a dream of bliss, and the bucolic lover is taught a lesson. He made a great hit.” (Edison film catalog)

    Interrupted Lovers
  • 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

    3.31900HD

    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

    3.61897HD

    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
  • 1900
    Battle of Mafeking

    Battle of Mafeking

    Battle of Mafeking

    3.751900HD

    Reenactment of a South African battle.

    Battle of Mafeking