James H. White Movie Trailers
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Torpedo Boat 'Morris' Running Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
A Thomas Edison film showing a torpedo being shot.
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.
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.
Morning Colors on U.S. Cruiser 'Raleigh' Trailer (1899)
20 April 1899
Shows a group of sailors and an officer at the stern. The flag runs out in a ball to the end of the staff, and, at the signal, is broken.
The Fleet Steaming Up North River Trailer (1898)
20 September 1898
On Saturday morning, August 20, 1898, six grim battleships of Admiral Sampson's Squadron...
Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Palace Trailer (1900)
21 August 1900
The single camera position is from the top of a building identified as the Trocadero Palace; The camera is pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.
Love in a Hammock Trailer (1901)
12 January 1901
Shows two lovers in a hammock. Two bad boys appear. One of them climbs into a tree and scrambles out on an overhanging branch, directly over the happy pair.
Close View of the 'Brooklyn,' Naval Parade Trailer (1898)
20 September 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].
California Limited, A.T. & S.F.R.R. Trailer (1898)
28 February 1898
Taken on 'Lucky' Baldwin's ranch, Santa Anita, Cal. Shows an engine and five cars approaching from a distance.
Launching, No. 2 Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
This twenty-five second film is from Edison's "Southern Pacific Company" series. What we see is a Japanese ship as it is floating into a harbor in Southern California.
Jack and the Beanstalk Trailer (1902)
15 July 1902
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous fairy tale story of Jack and his magic beanstalk.
The Morning Alarm Trailer (1896)
31 December 1896
“This shows the Fire Department leaving headquarters for an early morning fire. The scene is remarkable for its natural effect.
After Launching Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
This film was shot near the Union Works, San Francisco, California. Great look at the pleasure yacht "Unadilla" with her decks loaded with passengers.
Fisherman's Wharf Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
Shows the wharf at San Francisco, Cal., with a large fleet of fishing boats at anchor.
Tourists Going Round Yellowstone Park Trailer (1899)
20 January 1899
You see a shot of three horse-drawn wagons on a dirt road with some mountains in the far background..
Union Iron Works Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
"Here was built the peerless battleship 'Oregon.' The scene is taken at lunch hour, and shows a great throng of employees leaving the shop.
Armour's Electric Trolley Trailer (1897)
20 July 1897
At the Armour & Co. Chicago yard. Two railroad tracks dominate the center and right half of the frame as we look down about 40 meters where an overpass crosses.
U.S. Troops and Red Cross in the Trenches Before Caloocan Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
Crackers faux shooting and feigning getting shot in the Philippine-american war.
Going Through the Tunnel Trailer (1898)
20 February 1898
"On the way to San[ta] Monica, Cal., the train approaches, runs through and emerges from a tunnel. Train passes in opposite direction.
Strange Adventure of New York Drummer Trailer (1899)
17 June 1899
This commercial traveler has evidently had a wet day judging from the strange things he sees at his hotel.
Troops Embarking at San Francisco Trailer (1898)
20 June 1898
From one angle, a line of soldiers are shown walking up the gangplank.
Coaches Arriving at Mammoth Hot Springs Trailer (1899)
20 January 1899
Edison released this as part of their "Northern Pacific Rainway" and "Alaska and Yellowstone National Park" series.
Discharging a Whitehead Torpedo Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
Filmed off the coast of Rhode Island, this Edison short takes place on the U.S. torpedo boat Morris as we see some men loading up a torpedo that is eventually shot off.
Lower Falls, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park Trailer (1899)
20 January 1899
Probably part of the "Alaska and Yellowstone National Park Series" in the "Northern Pacific Railway "
Opening of the Pan-American Exposition Showing Vice President Roosevelt Leading the Procession Trailer (1901)
07 June 1901
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 Exposition.
President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition Trailer (1901)
21 September 1901
The President is seen on the reviewing stand at the Stadium, escorted by President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition.
S.S. 'Queen' Loading Trailer (1897)
30 October 1897
Shows the S.S. "Queen" at Seattle with an immense crowd of miners crowding the decks of the boat and the docks, carrying aboard baggage, implements, etc.
Boxing for Points Trailer (1897)
01 October 1897
Men on field. Boxing. Both wear numbers on back. Large round-hose swings. Several men apparently refereeing.
Dogs Playing in the Surf Trailer (1898)
01 February 1898
San Diego Beach, Hotel del Coronado. A pug dog, several terriers and water spaniels and a great St. r
A Morning Bath Trailer (1896)
30 October 1896
“Mammy is washing her little pickaninny. She thrusts him, kicking and struggling, into a tub full of foaming suds.
East Side Drive, No. 1 Trailer (1896)
31 October 1896
East Side Drive, No. 1 (1896) is a brief, silent actual-city documentary directed by James H. White for Edison.
Gun Drill by Naval Cadets at Newport Training School Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
This picture shows the Cadets marching, countermarching and a great many interesting manoeuvres.
Why Jones Discharged His Clerks Trailer (1900)
21 January 1900
Two delinquent clerks are seated in a broker's office engaged in a game of cards. The boss suddenly appears walking through the corridor.
Reviewing the 'Texas' at Grant's Tomb Trailer (1898)
20 September 1898
New York City welcome to Sampson's Fleet after the Battle of Santiago Bay, Cuba.
Tenderloin at Night Trailer (1899)
20 November 1899
I do believe I have stumbled upon the very first exploitation picture ever made; and no it wasn't by David Friedman or Kroger Babb or K.
Panorama of Place de l'Opéra Trailer (1900)
21 August 1900
James White, the Edison Company's main filmmaker at the time, realized a burst of creativity during his visit to the 1900 Paris Exposition.
A Storm at Sea Trailer (1900)
31 July 1900
While our photographers were crossing the Atlantic Ocean a most wonderful and sensational picture was secured, showing a storm at sea.
Observation Train Following Parade Trailer (1898)
20 September 1898
New York City welcome to Sampson's Fleet after the Battle of Santiago Bay, Cuba.
Overland Express Arriving at Helena, Mont. Trailer (1900)
21 April 1900
It is train time. We look down the long platform, crowded with people, and see the famous N.P. Railway Overland Express approaching rapidly.
Serpentine Dance - Annabelle Trailer (1897)
01 January 1897
1897 version of Annabelle Moore performing a serpentine dance.
Wash Day in Mexico Trailer (1898)
20 February 1898
In front of each bare headed woman is a flat rock, used as a wash board. Stream of water near by.
Pilot Boats in New York Harbor Trailer (1899)
20 April 1899
A close view of an eighty-footer, schooner rigged, trim as a private yacht, skimming over the waters of the harbor, near Robins' Reef, which picturesque light house is seen in the near background.
Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' Trailer (1899)
20 October 1899
"Showing the gallant Admiral standing directly in front of the camera, life size, his head bare, graciously bidding his guests adieu.
Panoramic View of Newport Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
Possibly the sensation of the flight of a bird can be nearest realized by being on deck of one of the U.
Southern Pacific Overland Mail Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
Taken on the S.P. Railroad, near tunnel No. 9. The train comes rushing out of the tunnel and passes at full speed.
Panorama of Eiffel Tower Trailer (1900)
01 January 1900
“Showing the entire height of this wonderful structure from the base of the dome and return, with the great Paris Exposition in the background, looking down Champs de Mars.
Charge of Boer Cavalry Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
In the distance is seen a number of grey objects rapidly approaching, which, upon drawing closer, are recognized as a company of Boer cavalry.
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance Trailer (1896)
03 May 1896
The dancer Fatima, well-known for her dancing shows at the World's Exhibition in 1893, performs for the camera.
Feeding Sea Gulls Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
Seagulls flock around a moving ferryboat in San Francisco Bay in this 2-shot short film.
Ella Lola, a la Trilby Trailer (1898)
01 January 1898
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 Duncan.
Breaking of the Crowd at Military Review at Longchamps Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
This picture shows thousands of people leaving their seats in the grand stand and going across the parade grounds toward Paris.
Launch of Life Boat Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
This Edison short delivers everything the title says. In 24-seconds we see a boat being lowered into the water led by Capt.
Eagle Dance, Pueblo Indians Trailer (1898)
12 February 1898
Filmed in 1898 by Edison cameramen, this actuality records Pueblo dancers performing the traditional Eagle Dance.