James H. White — Director (89)
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Troop Ships for the Philippines (1898)
Troop Ships for the Philippines IMDb TMDBThe S.S. Australia departs from San Francisco Bay, carrying American soldiers to the Philippines.
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Cuban Ambush (1898)
Cuban Ambush IMDb TMDBFrom the upper windows of a ruined mill Cubans are firing at a scouting party of Spaniards, who return the volley. Fine smoke effects.
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Launch of Japanese Man-of-War 'Chitosa' (1898)
Launch of Japanese Man-of-War 'Chitosa' IMDb TMDBThe large war vessel slides slowly down the ways, stern first. Rowboats in the foreground rock violently in the swell. One boat upsets.
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Parade of Chinese (1898)
Parade of Chinese IMDb TMDB"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. They are followed by an immense float drawn by four white horses. In the background is seen a beautiful arch, while across the street are hung numerous flags, which wave in the wind" --Edison films catalog.
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Native Daughters (1898)
Native Daughters IMDb TMDBThe film opens showing the native daughters mounted on horses.
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Union Iron Works (1898)
Union Iron Works IMDb TMDB"Here was built the peerless battleship 'Oregon.' The scene is taken at lunch hour, and shows a great throng of employees leaving the shop."
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Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 1 (1898)
Mount Tamalpais R.R., No. 1 IMDb TMDBThis film shows the summit portion of the Mill Valley and Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway, the Tamalpais Tavern resort, and part of the adjacent east peak of Mount Tamalpais.
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Mount Taw R.R., No. 3 (1898)
Mount Taw R.R., No. 3 IMDb TMDBThis picture was taken on the line of the Mt. Tamalpais Scene R.R., and whereas the previous views were taken ascending, this is a descending view, the camera being placed on the front end of the train which follows another train consisting of two passengers coaches and an engine.
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After Launching (1898)
After Launching IMDb TMDBThis film was shot near the Union Works, San Francisco, California. Great look at the pleasure yacht "Unadilla" with her decks loaded with passengers.
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Going Through the Tunnel (1898)
Going Through the Tunnel IMDb TMDB"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 front end of train, giving a very novel view."
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Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry. (1898)
Sunset Limited, Southern Pacific Ry. IMDb TMDBTaken at Fingal, Cal., where the world-renowned 'Sunset Limited' trains pass each other.
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South Spring Street, Los Angeles, Cal. (1898)
South Spring Street, Los Angeles, Cal. IMDb TMDBStreet scene of LA in 1898.
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Wash Day in Mexico (1898)
Wash Day in Mexico IMDb TMDBIn front of each bare headed woman is a flat rock, used as a wash board. Stream of water near by.
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Leander Sisters (1897)
Leander Sisters IMDb TMDB“A clever characteristic dance called the 'Yellow Kid.' Very unique. Stage is in the Sutro Baths, San Francisco, Cal., and the audience is composed largely of bathers.” (Edison Catalog)
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Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad (1897)
Fast mail, Northern Pacific Railroad IMDb TMDBHere 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...
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Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6 (1897)
Loading baggage for Klondike, no. 6 IMDb TMDBThis 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. Crowds of anxious gold seekers watch the loading of their outfits, clothing, kits and provisions into the hole of the Williamette.
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Return of Lifeboat (1897)
Return of Lifeboat WikiData IMDb TMDBAlong the seashore near San Francisco, a boat belonging to the Pacific Coast Life Saving Service can just be seen as it returns to shore. Several men are at the oars. As the boat approaches land, it must make its way through rough waves and surging water.
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Sheep Run, Chicago Stockyards (1897)
Sheep Run, Chicago Stockyards IMDb TMDB"Shows a large flock of sheep being driven from the cars to the slaughter house."
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Cattle Driven to Slaughter (1897)
Cattle Driven to Slaughter IMDb TMDBIn the Chicago stockyards, the gates of a pen of long-horn cattle are open and the cattle are being herded out by several cowhands.