James H. White Movies

  • 1897
    Chicken Thieves

    Chicken Thieves

    Chicken Thieves

    3.251897HD

    The hen house occupies the entire left foreground of the picture, running back to the nearby road. The main foreground is filled with tall grass...

    Chicken Thieves
  • 1899
    Three Acrobats

    Three Acrobats

    Three Acrobats

    4.51899HD

    The Buffoons are artists in their line. They tumble in and out of trick doors, disappear and reappear in unexpected places in most unexpected ways....

    Three Acrobats
  • 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
  • 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
    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
    Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps

    Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps

    Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps

    3.3331900HD

    This picture shows thousands of people leaving their seats in the grand stand and going across the parade grounds toward Paris. A very sharp and...

    Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps
  • 1896
    Little Egypt

    Little Egypt

    Little Egypt

    2.31896HD

    "A well-known character, in a dance that created considerable excitement when first introduced in America."

    Little Egypt
  • 1900
    English Lancers Charging

    English Lancers Charging

    English Lancers Charging

    3.41900HD

    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
    Watermelon Contest

    Watermelon Contest

    Watermelon Contest

    3.1821896HD

    Two men have a contest to see which one can be the first to eat a large slice of watermelon.

    Watermelon Contest
  • 1900
    Battle of Mafeking

    Battle of Mafeking

    Battle of Mafeking

    3.751900HD

    Reenactment of a South African battle.

    Battle of Mafeking
  • 1897
    The First Sleigh-Ride

    The First Sleigh-Ride

    The First Sleigh-Ride

    3.61897HD

    “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
    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
  • 1897
    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock

    2.71897HD

    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
  • 1897
    Cupid and Psyche

    Cupid and Psyche

    Cupid and Psyche

    4.6111897HD

    “By the Leanders. The dress of one consists of a pair of wings and a bow and arrow; the other represents a fairy. Bathers in all stages of...

    Cupid and Psyche
  • 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
    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.

    3.91898HD

    Taken at Fingal, Cal., where the world-renowned 'Sunset Limited' trains pass each other.

    Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry.
  • 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
  • 1897
    Falls of Minnehaha

    Falls of Minnehaha

    Falls of Minnehaha

    4.21897HD

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

    Falls of Minnehaha
  • 1897
    Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway

    Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway

    Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway

    4.81897HD

    Stationary camera on a railroad yard.

    Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway
  • 1896
    Mess Call

    Mess Call

    Mess Call

    4.91896HD

    Members of the New York state militia enjoy some relaxing time during a meal break.

    Mess Call