James H. White

James H. White

Known for

Directing

Born

March 1, 1872

Birthplace

Nova Scotia, Canada

Died

January 1, 1944 (aged 71)

Biography

James Henry White was a Canadian film pioneer, who worked as a director, producer, and cinematographer. He also appeared as an actor in several films. He was employed by the Edison Manufacturing Company, and directed over 500 short films, both fictional and documentary.

Best known work

Frankenstein
Frankenstein
1910
Life of an American Fireman
Life of an American Fireman
1903
Annabelle Butterfly Dance
Annabelle Butterfly Dance
1894
Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory
Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory
1897
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
1902
A Morning Bath
A Morning Bath
1896
Seminary Girls
Seminary Girls
1897
Feeding the Doves
Feeding the Doves
1896
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance
1896
Panorama of Eiffel Tower
Panorama of Eiffel Tower
1900

Filmography

  1. TBA

    S.S. "Coptic" Lying To

    Director

  2. 2007

    Butterfly Dances

    Director

  3. 1917

    Down the Old Potomac

    Director

  4. 1910

    The Police Force of New York City

    Director

  5. 1910

    His Mother's Thanksgiving

    Director

  6. 1910

    Frankenstein

    Director of Photography

  7. 1903

    Life of an American Fireman

    as The Fire Chief

  8. 1902

    Panoramic View Near Mt. Golden on the Canadian Pacific R. R.

    Director

  9. 1902

    Jack and the Beanstalk

    as Farmer

  10. 1901

    Execution of Czolgosz with Panorama of Auburn Prison

    Director

  11. 1901

    President McKinley Reviewing the Troops at the Pan-American Exposition

    Director

  12. 1901

    Opening of the Pan-American Exposition Showing Vice President Roosevelt Leading the Procession

    Director

  13. 1901

    Love in a Hammock

    Director

  14. 1900

    Grandma and the Bad Boys

    Director

  15. 1900

    Hong Kong Wharf Scene

    Director

  16. 1900

    Canton River Scene

    Director

  17. 1900

    Paris exposition films

    Director, Camera Operator, Producer

  18. 1900

    Panorama of Place de l'Opéra

    Director

  19. 1900

    Champs Elysees

    Director

  20. 1900

    Eiffel Tower from Trocadero Palace

    Director

  21. 1900

    Champs de Mars

    Director

  22. 1900

    Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower

    Director

  23. 1900

    Panorama of the Paris Exposition, from the Seine

    Director

  24. 1900

    Panoramic View from the Moving Sidewalk at the Paris Exposition

    Director

  25. 1900

    A Storm at Sea

    Director

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