James H. White
An image from Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory, one of the productions that also features James H. White.
James H. White

James H. White

March 1, 1872 — 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.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

1910

Life of an American Fireman

Life of an American Fireman

1903

Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory

Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory

1897

Seminary Girls

Seminary Girls

1897

Feeding the Doves

Feeding the Doves

1896

Panorama of Eiffel Tower

Panorama of Eiffel Tower

1900

A Morning Bath

A Morning Bath

1896

Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance

Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance

1896