James H. White Movies

  • 1899
    New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 2

    New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 2

    New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 2

    4.81899HD

    “This is a new negative showing the entire trip from Brooklyn to New York, in which the immense towers stand out clear and distinct against the...

    New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 2
  • 1897
    Giant Coal Dumper

    Giant Coal Dumper

    Giant Coal Dumper

    5.91897HD

    “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
  • 1898
    Ella Lola, a la Trilby

    Ella Lola, a la Trilby

    Ella Lola, a la Trilby

    4.41898HD

    A young, dark-haired woman performs a dance inspired by George du Maurier's character Trilby, in an early modern dance style reminiscent of Isadora...

    Ella Lola, a la Trilby
  • 1900
    English Lancers Charging

    English Lancers Charging

    English Lancers Charging

    31900HD

    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
  • 1896
    Interrupted Lovers

    Interrupted Lovers

    Interrupted Lovers

    3.81896HD

    “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
  • 1899
    Trick Bears

    Trick Bears

    Trick Bears

    2.71899HD

    Circus bears showing their tricks.

    Trick Bears
  • 1897
    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.

    2.81897HD

    From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: The background of this picture is the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal. This observatory, the gift of James Lick,...

    Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.
  • 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
  • 1898
    Turkish Dance, Ella Lola

    Turkish Dance, Ella Lola

    Turkish Dance, Ella Lola

    5.21898HD

    In this movie, dancer Ella Lola performs a Turkish variation of a "Danse Du Ventre", the oriental belly dance. In her dance she shakes, twists and...

    Turkish Dance, Ella Lola
  • 1900
    Naval Sham Battle at Newport

    Naval Sham Battle at Newport

    Naval Sham Battle at Newport

    2.31900HD

    Showing the attacking forces drawn up in line of battle. They immediately commence firing on the shore batteries. The batteries return the fire with...

    Naval Sham Battle at Newport
  • 1899
    Shoot the Chutes Series

    Shoot the Chutes Series

    Shoot the Chutes Series

    3.51899HD

    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
  • 1899
    Admiral Dewey Receiving the Washington and New York Committees

    Admiral Dewey Receiving the Washington and New York Committees

    Admiral Dewey Receiving the Washington and New York Committees

    31899HD

    Showing Committee of Arrangements visit to the Admiral on board the U.S. Cruiser Olympia.

    Admiral Dewey Receiving the Washington and New York Committees
  • 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
  • 1899
    Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'

    Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'

    Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'

    2.81899HD

    "Showing the gallant Admiral standing directly in front of the camera, life size, his head bare, graciously bidding his guests adieu. This was...

    Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'
  • 1897
    Boxing for Points

    Boxing for Points

    Boxing for Points

    3.71897HD

    Men on field. Boxing. Both wear numbers on back. Large round-hose swings. Several men apparently refereeing. One with striped pants. Possible at west...

    Boxing for Points
  • 1898
    Statue of Liberty

    Statue of Liberty

    Statue of Liberty

    3.51898HD

    The Statue of Liberty in right profile; No people, no flags rippling in the wind, no seagulls flapping past to mar the unmoving image of the Statue...

    Statue of Liberty
  • 1899
    U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh'

    31899HD

    "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'
  • 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
    Shooting the Chutes

    Shooting the Chutes

    Shooting the Chutes

    3.9171896HD

    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
    Going to the Fire

    Going to the Fire

    Going to the Fire

    3.91896HD

    A crowd watches the Newark Fire Department respond to a call.

    Going to the Fire