James H. White Movie Trailers
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Return of Lifeboat Trailer (1897)
01 October 1897
Along the seashore near San Francisco, a boat belonging to the Pacific Coast Life Saving Service can just be seen as it returns to shore.
Landing Wharf at Canton Trailer (1898)
01 June 1898
It's a traveling shot from behind the railings. As the camera moves slowly along the harbor, we have a fine view of the rail.
Love and War Trailer (1899)
27 November 1899
A soldier is promoted for bravery, marries a Red Cross girl, and goes home to his parents.
Filipinos Retreat from Trenches Trailer (1899)
20 June 1899
Reenactment of action in the Spanish-American War.
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.
Gymnasium Exercises and Drill at Newport Training School Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
This picture shows the young cadets going through their daily exercises and drill, and is full of life, and photographically perfect.
Launch of Surf Boat Trailer (1897)
25 October 1897
The crew of seven dressed in cork jackets, push the boat through the surf; they clamber in and row out to the wreck.
Surf at Monterey Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
From Edison films catalog: The water breaks over the rocks, and is dashed into silvery spray, high into the air.
Cattle Leaving the Corral Trailer (1898)
20 February 1898
An active outdoor film with cattle being driven from an outdoor corral by mounted cowboys.
Parade of Marines, U.S. Cruiser, 'Brooklyn' Trailer (1898)
20 October 1898
A short documentary capturing the officers and crew of the USS Brooklyn during a naval parade in Brooklyn, New York, on October 1, 1898, following the Spanish-American War.
Admiral Dewey Receiving the Washington and New York Committees Trailer (1899)
20 October 1899
Showing Committee of Arrangements visit to the Admiral on board the U.S. Cruiser Olympia.
Starting for the Fire Trailer (1896)
14 November 1896
Starting for the Fire (1896), directed by James H. White for the Edison Manufacturing Company, was filmed on location in Newark, New Jersey.
Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry. Trailer (1898)
20 February 1898
Taken at Fingal, Cal., where the world-renowned 'Sunset Limited' trains pass each other.
Swiss Village, No. 2 Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
The scene opens by showing the village girls driving home a herd of cows, and shows the native peasantry of Switzerland returning from their daily occupation watching the herds.
Capsize of Lifeboat Trailer (1897)
30 September 1897
Daily practice of life boat crew, showing boat being upset purposely by the men. As these boats are self-righting and self-bailing, the scene is particularly interesting.
Boers Bringing in British Prisoners Trailer (1900)
21 April 1900
Here we have a mixed company of Gordon Highlanders, Irish Fusilliers and English Lancers, as a group of prisoners taken to the rear by a troop of Boer Cavalry.
The Bad Boy and the Gardener Trailer (1896)
26 May 1896
A lady watering the garden with a hose, a mischievous boy stops the flow of water until she looks for the cause, when he permits the water to flow, resulting in the lady taking an unexpected bath.
Exploding a Whitehead Torpedo Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
The title pretty much tells you all there is to know about this Edison film. It runs a very brief 27-seconds and shows a torpedo hitting its target and going off.
Admiral Dewey Leading Land Parade Trailer (1899)
20 October 1899
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 without the death of a single person in the battle.
Bicycle Trick Riding, No. 2 Trailer (1899)
20 March 1899
This Edison short features famed cyclist Neidert performing a series of impressive bicycle stunts on stage, including riding backwards, balancing on one pedal, and rearing the bike onto its back wheel.
Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
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 village.
Shanghai Street Scene No. 2 Trailer (1900)
07 June 1900
Here is another view on the Bund, with The Garden on the left, with its high arched conservatory. As in the former scene, the peculiar wheelbarrows prove to be the central attraction.
Panoramic View Near Mt. Golden on the Canadian Pacific R. R. Trailer (1902)
17 November 1902
Here we present to the audience a subject taken near Mt. Golden, on which will thoroughly please all who are lovers of scenery.
Sutro Baths, No. 1 Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
One of the sights of San Francisco. A 50-foot slide is used by the bathers, who toboggan down its slippery surface in all positions.
A Wringing Good Joke Trailer (1899)
01 January 1899
"Grandpa sits nodding in his armchair in the kitchen, where a sout, jolly washerwoman is washing clothes.
Stanford University, California Trailer (1897)
20 October 1897
People walking around the campus. The view shows an immense arch in the background through which are seen coming groups of students, some walking, others on bicycles.
Panorama of Gorge Railway Trailer (1900)
25 May 1900
“One of the most interesting places in the vicinity of Niagara Falls is the Whirlpool Rapids, where the immense volume of water which passes from the Falls, speeds along through its rocky and tortuous passage towards the ocean.
Panoramic View of the Place de la Concorde Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
Taken from an automobile. This picture was taken during the fashionable driving hour, making a complete circle of the Place de la Concorde, passing hundreds of carriages and busses.
Dewey Arch: Troops Passing Under Arch Trailer (1899)
10 October 1899
Short clip of passing troops at the Dewey Arch.
Passaic Falls, New Jersey Trailer (1896)
17 July 1896
A look at the waterfalls of the Passaic River in the northern New Jersey city of Passaic.
Hong Kong Wharf Scene Trailer (1900)
12 December 1900
Chinese passengers make their way down the wharf. Two chair bearers are soliciting fares, but without any success.
Champs Elysees Trailer (1900)
21 August 1900
Near the main entrance. Hundreds of carriages and characteristic Parisian busses are passing.
Panorama of the Moving Boardwalk Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
An early short with a self-explanatory title.
Freight Train Trailer (1898)
20 March 1898
Another entry in Edison's "Southern Pacific Company Series", which pretty much had cameramen hanging around the train line just shooting anything they could.
Wand Dance, Pueblo Indians Trailer (1898)
01 February 1898
A very short Edison actuality showing a circle dance by Pueblo Indians: some in feathered headdresses, others without, moving around a drummer, each brandishing a stick or “wand.
The Astor Tramp Trailer (1899)
20 November 1899
"A side splitting subject, showing the mistaken tramp's arrival at the Wm. Waldorf Astor mansion and being discovered comfortably asleep in bed, by the lady of the house.
Tourists Starting for Canton Trailer (1900)
16 June 1900
Shows a party of English people in their chairs. This is the only safe way of getting about in Canton, as the streets are indescribably filthy.
Grandma and the Bad Boys Trailer (1900)
21 December 1900
Two bad boys enter the kitchen. One climbs to the kitchen table and takes down the old lamp, the other goes to the flour barrel and scoops out some flour, pouring it into the chimney until it is filled to the top.
2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Parade and Embarkation Trailer (1899)
20 November 1899
This film captures the departure of the 2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry, from Quebec for the war in South Africa.
Philadelphia Express, Jersey Central Railway Trailer (1897)
20 July 1897
Stationary camera on a railroad yard.
American Falls, from Incline R.R. Trailer (1896)
24 December 1896
American Falls, from Incline R.R. (1896) is a brief silent actuality directed by James H. White and produced by Thomas A.
New Brooklyn to New York via Brooklyn Bridge, No. 1 Trailer (1899)
21 September 1899
"Showing the entire trip from Brooklyn to New York. The immense towers stand out clear and distinct against the sky.
Canton River Scene Trailer (1900)
05 December 1900
Photographed February-March, 1898 in Canton, China
Panoramic View from the Moving Sidewalk at the Paris Exposition Trailer (1900)
09 August 1900
Two silent films capture a panoramic view of the 'Rue de l'Avenir', an electric powered moving walkway displayed at the Exposition Universelle in Paris (1900).
Fifth Avenue, New York Trailer (1897)
05 March 1897
"The famous parade ground of Metropolitan fashion. Exquisitely gowned women, club men, actresses, millionaires pass by on their afternoon stroll.
Panorama of the Paris Exposition, from the Seine Trailer (1900)
21 August 1900
This panoramic scene is taken from a Seine steamboat and gives a rapid view of the banks of the river.
Panoramic View of the Champs Elysees Trailer (1900)
21 May 1900
Filmed in July 1900, on the Champs Elysées in Paris, France.