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James H. White
Director 1872 - 1944

James H. White

Nova Scotia, Canada

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.

Directed Films

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4 titles
Seminary Girls

Seminary Girls

James H. White 1897 1m 6.0

"A number of young ladies, in their night robes, are having a frolic, and are interrupted by a teacher. One girl makes herself *very* conspicuous by crawling under a bed."

Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory

Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory

James H. White 1897 1m 6.0

“This film is remarkable in several respects. In the first place, it is full life-size. Secondly, it is the only accurate recent portrait of the great inventor. The scene is an actual one, showing Mr. Edison in working dress engaged in an interesting chemical experiment in his great Laboratory.

Irish Way of Discussing Politics

James H. White 1896 1m

This is a typical Irish argument in which a can of beer, clay pipes and two sons of Erin form the principal parts.

Annabelle Butterfly Dance

Annabelle Butterfly Dance

William K.L. Dickson, William Heise 1894 1m 6.0

Annabelle (Whitford) Moore performs one of her popular dances. For this performance, her costume has a pair of wings attached to her back, to suggest a butterfly. As she dances, she uses her long, flowing skirts to create visual patterns.

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