James H. White Movie Trailers
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Going to the Fire Trailer (1896)
31 December 1896
A crowd watches the Newark Fire Department respond to a call.
Chicken Thieves Trailer (1897)
02 January 1897
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 swept by the wind, the naturalness of which effect is remarkable.
Hotel Vendome, San Jose, Cal. Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
This Edison short takes us to San Jose, CA where we visit the Hotel Vendome (just as the title suggests).
Colonel Funston Swimming the Bagbag River Trailer (1899)
10 September 1899
He throws off his coat, takes the rope in his mouth, dives from the raft into the river, and under a hot fire swims to the opposite shore, which is lined with Filipinos, hauling the raft after him and safely landing his men, who put the Filipinos to flight.
Street Scene, San Diego Trailer (1898)
12 February 1898
"A double-decked trolley car, crowded with passengers, approaches and passes the camera. Carriages, pedestrians and bicyclists add to the action of the scene.
New Black Diamond Express Trailer (1900)
26 May 1900
A crew of railroad workmen are busy along the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. When the Black Diamond Express appears in the distance, they begin to pull back from the rails to clear the way.
Capture of Trenches at Candaba Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
The Filipinos execute a flank movement and re-occupy the trenches, cutting off the advance guard of Americans.
U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' Leading Naval Parade Trailer (1899)
20 November 1899
This picture ... centers about some guard ropes moving about, perhaps in the wind, perhaps as the platform the movie is taken from rolls about, while in the background, a procession of ships goes by.
Launch of Japanese Man-of-War 'Chitosa' Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
The large war vessel slides slowly down the ways, stern first. Rowboats in the foreground rock violently in the swell.
Cattle Driven to Slaughter Trailer (1897)
30 July 1897
In the Chicago stockyards, the gates of a pen of long-horn cattle are open and the cattle are being herded out by several cowhands.
Parade of Chinese Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
"Taken at San Francisco, Cal., at the Golden Jubilee. This picture shows a procession of the resident Chinese of San Francisco, carrying banners, flags, etc.
Hotel Del Monte Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
Shows a party of tourists at this famous resort; located in Monterey, Cal., on the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Shooting Captured Insurgents Trailer (1898)
31 July 1898
“A file of Spanish soldiers line up the Cubans against a blank wall and fire a volley. The flash of rifles and drifting smoke make a very striking picture.
U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh' Trailer (1899)
20 April 1899
"A panoramic view of the 'Raleigh,' as she lies at anchor off 27th Street, North River, April 17, 1899.
Red Cross Ambulance on Battlefield Trailer (1900)
21 April 1900
Near the center of this scene we see the regimental surgeon directing the movements of the Ambulance Corps.
Naval Sham Battle at Newport Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
Showing the attacking forces drawn up in line of battle. They immediately commence firing on the shore batteries.
Train Hour in Durango, Mexico Trailer (1898)
08 February 1898
Interesting types of Mexicans watch the arrivals by the train. Sombreros, serapes and mantillas give the scene a very distinctive foreign appearance.
Giant Coal Dumper Trailer (1897)
01 July 1897
“Shows how a full carload of coal is loaded onto a vessel every thirty seconds at the great Erie Railroad Docks, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Sea Lions' Home Trailer (1897)
01 October 1897
The famous Seal Rocks at Golden Gate Park are here shown. Sea lions in their wild state are lying on the rocks and swimming and diving in the water.
Esplanade des Invalides Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
Beginning with the camera pointing toward the Invalides entrance, with the tomb of Napoleon in the background.
Las Viga Canal, Mexico City Trailer (1898)
09 February 1898
Shows canal running through the suburban village of Santa Anita. Men and women pole their flat-bottom boats along, loaded down with garden produce.
Arabian Gun Twirler Trailer (1899)
01 March 1899
"An interesting exhibit by Hadji Cheriff, of the original Midway Plaisance. Twirls his rifle over his shoulder, behind back, under leg, both hands and one hand.
Advance of Kansas Volunteers at Caloocan Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
Recreation of military maneuvers in the Philippines in the Spanish-American War.
Troop Ships for the Philippines Trailer (1898)
22 June 1898
The S.S. Australia departs from San Francisco Bay, carrying American soldiers to the Philippines.
Mexican Rurales Charge Trailer (1898)
02 February 1898
Magnificent action is displayed by this troop of Mexican cavalry. They approach at full speed, with drawn sabres, wheel rapidly, and charge in the opposite direction.
Arrest in Chinatown, San Francisco, Cal. Trailer (1897)
30 September 1897
The title tells us where we are; the vignette is in two parts, spliced together. On a busy sidewalk, a police officer holds the left arm and a suited man holds the other of a Chinese wearing a loose white shirt and hat - marching the man up the slight incline past the camera.
Free-for-All race at Charter Oak Park Trailer (1897)
20 July 1897
Great horse racing on the famous Hartford track, showing start and finish of a 2.04 3/4 heat run by the fastest harness horse in the world, John R.
Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad Trailer (1897)
20 December 1897
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.
Butterfly Dances Trailer (2007)
01 June 2007
Selection of hand-painted films made from serpentine dance performances between 1895 and 1907, with original music by Carol Robinson.
Torpedo Boat 'Morris' Running Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
A Thomas Edison film showing a torpedo being shot.
First Avenue, Seattle, Washington, No. 8 Trailer (1897)
01 October 1897
From Edison films catalog: Taken during the Klondike excitement. The streets are crowded with miners buying outfits and supplies.
Bull Fight, no. 3 Trailer (1898)
10 March 1898
The film was photographed as if in the audience at a bull fight. No. 3 shows the collapse of the bull.
Naval Apprentices at Sail Drill on Historic Ship 'Constellation' Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
This picture opens with the young cadets climbing the rigging and going through the sail drill on board the famous historic ship "Constellation.
Statue of Liberty Trailer (1898)
20 September 1898
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 of Liberty.
Lassoing a Steer Trailer (1898)
28 February 1898
Eight mounted cowboys pursue an escaped steer, riding at furious speed. Fine exhibition of lasso throwing.
Sheep Run, Chicago Stockyards Trailer (1897)
20 July 1897
"Shows a large flock of sheep being driven from the cars to the slaughter house."
A Morning Alarm Trailer (1896)
27 November 1896
"This scene shows almost the entire Fire Department led by the Chief, responding to an alarm. The horses, said to be the finest of their kind in the country, present a thrilling spectacle as they dash rapidly by, flecked with foam, and panting from the exertion of their long gallop"--Maguire & Baucus catalogue.
Poker at Dawson City Trailer (1899)
01 February 1899
People spill drink on themselves, supposedly after a poker game during the Yukon Gold Rush.
Skirmish of Rough Riders Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
Shielded by a thick bit of timber at a turn of the road stands a company of mounted men, awaiting the order to advance.
Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6 Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
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 attended the great Klondike exodus.
Fighting the Fire Trailer (1898)
03 November 1898
Shows steam fire engine in action. Men scale ladders and play streams of water on a burning building.
S.S. 'Williamette' Leaving for Klondike Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
Another Edison film of a ship departing.
Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade, No. 2 Trailer (1899)
20 May 1899
Showing Central Park in the background.
Sutro Baths, No. 2 Trailer (1897)
31 August 1897
“Another view in which the figures show larger. A springboard furnishes the bathers with much amusement; also a toboggan slide.
Boat Wagon and Beach Cart Trailer (1897)
24 October 1897
Two carts, one with a boat on it, are being pushed out of a garage.
Police Patrol Wagon Trailer (1897)
20 January 1897
"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.
Scene on Surf Ave., Coney Island Trailer (1896)
31 May 1896
A short look at Surf Ave., Coney Island.
McKinley and Hobart Parade at Canton, O. Trailer (1896)
01 January 1896
This is just at the title suggests. it's the McKinley and Hobart Parade at Canton
S.S. 'Coptic' at Dock Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
Taken at the docks of the Pacific Steamship Co., San Francisco, Cal., which is operated in connection with the Southern Pacific Railroad Co.
Irish Way of Discussing Politics Trailer (1896)
01 January 1896
This is a typical Irish argument in which a can of beer, clay pipes and two sons of Erin form the principal parts.
Buffalo Police on Parade Trailer (1897)
20 July 1897
A street scene showing parade of the entire Buffalo Police Department, 16 men abreast, with military band.
Dewey Parade, 10th Pennsylvania Volunteers Trailer (1899)
25 April 1899
In [Admiral] Dewey land parade.
The Diving Horse Trailer (1899)
10 October 1899
The only picture extant showing this wonderful performance of a horse diving from a staging 40 feet in height into the water.
Victorious Squadron Firing Salute Trailer (1898)
31 August 1898
On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron sailed into New York Harbor and up the Hudson to receive a welcome from the people and to fire a salute of victory in sight of the tomb of the great soldier-hero of another war [Ulysses Grant].
English Lancers Charging Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
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 foreground.
The First Sleigh-Ride Trailer (1897)
01 January 1897
“This subject taken just after the recent first fall of snow, shows two enthusiastic horsemen indulging in a "brush" with their respective horses and cutters.