James H. White Movies

A documentary short from Edison Manufacturing Company.

This is a great historical event. Our cameras were stationed in the center of the Esplanade looking toward the Main Approach to the Pan-American...

Despite the title, the most one can glean from this very short short is a bunch of guys having fun in a harbor.

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

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

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

A ship in a harbor.

The camera shows a view of the American Falls and Goat Island.

Crackers faux shooting and feigning getting shot in the Philippine-american war.

Recreation of military maneuvers in the Philippines in the Spanish-American War.

“Shows the vessel after she has been fully turned and on her way across the Pacific. The boat shows large and clear with smoke coming from the...

Reenactment of action in the Spanish-American War.

A fellow in a wide-brimmed hat, with a willowy stick for a rod and a baited hook, sits down on a plank hanging over a bridge above a stream. He...

This scene opens by showing a pretty cook mixing bread in the kitchen. Jones comes in unexpectedly from a trip and carries a dress suitcase. He...

"It dashes up just in time to gather in the crowd of rowdies that are fighting. The policemen hustle the toughs off to the station house."

From one angle, a line of soldiers are shown walking up the gangplank.

This Edison short delivers everything the title says. In 24-seconds we see a boat being lowered into the water led by Capt. Joseph Hodgson. The boat...

"On the way to San[ta] Monica, Cal., the train approaches, runs through and emerges from a tunnel. Train passes in opposite direction. Camera is at...

This picture shows the Cadets marching, countermarching and a great many interesting manoeuvres.

“Showing a group of soldiers and Red Cross nurses being amused by a number of small children who are riding upon the backs of trick bears. A...