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1. Sikh Artillery, Hong Kong (1898)
Documentary, Short
This picture shows a squad of men forming part of this fine regiment of Sheiks, from East India, under command of their Subadar, or native commissioned officer. They may be seen working the 2-ton cannon in North Point Fort.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 30
2. Life of an American Fireman (1903)
Not Rated | 6 min | Short, Action
A fireman rushes into a carriage to rescue a woman from a house fire. He breaks the windowpanes and carries the woman to safety; after dangerous and uncertain moments he also saves the woman's son.
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: Edwin S. Porter, Vivian Vaughan, Arthur White, James H. White
Votes: 2,703
3. A Wringing Good Joke (1900)
Short, Comedy
A remarkably pleasing picture that will appeal to both young and old, for it is the sort of trick that every boy might play on a grandparent. Grandpa sits nodding in his armchair in the ... See full summary »
Votes: 41
4. Jack and the Beanstalk (1902)
Not Rated | 10 min | Short, Fantasy
Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous fairy tale story of Jack and his magic beanstalk. Borrowing on cinematographic methods ... See full summary »
Directors: George S. Fleming, Edwin S. Porter | Stars: James H. White, Thomas White
Votes: 801
5. Bowling Green (1896)
Documentary, Short
New York City's oldest Park, dating way back to the early Dutch settlers. On this green, during the Revolutionary war, the Patriots pulled down a leaden statue of George III, and melted him into bullets.
Votes: 31
6. Scene from the Elevator Ascending Eiffel Tower (1900)
1 min | Documentary, Short
A marvelously clear picture taken from the top of the elevator of the Eiffel Tower during going up and coming down of the car. This wonderful tower is 1,000 feet in height, and the picture ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 280
7. Surrender of General Toral (1898)
Documentary, Short, News
The white flag of truce is prominent in the center of the picture. Shafter and Wheeler are on the left, conferring with staff officers. Toral hands his sword to General Shafter, who returns it with a courteous bow.
Director: James H. White | Stars: William Rufus Shafter, José Toral y Vázquez, Joseph Wheeler
Votes: 37
8. Panorama of Eiffel Tower (1900)
2 min | Documentary, Short
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. A most realistic picture.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 341
9. Parade of New York City Crossing Sweepers (1896)
Documentary, Short
Director: James H. White
Votes: 22
10. A Storm at Sea (1900)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
While our photographers were crossing the Atlantic Ocean a most wonderful and sensational picture was secured, showing a storm at sea. The picture was secured by lashing the camera to the ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 262
11. Seminary Girls (1897)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Comedy
"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."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 925
14. Panorama of Esplanade by Night (1901)
1 min | Documentary, Short
A most perfect picture of the Pan-American Exposition buildings, including the Electric Tower and Temple of Music, as they appear at night.
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 175
15. Serpentine Dance, Annabelle (1897)
5 min | Short
Annabelle Whitford performs the Serpentine Dance in this brief hand-tinted film.
Director: James H. White | Star: Annabelle Moore
Votes: 150
16. Rescue - Resuscitation (1897)
Short
A line is shot to the man clinging to the overturned boat. He fastens it to his body using all his fast failing strength. The crew pull him through the surf to the shore, where he is rolled and patted and worked over until resuscitated.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 19
17. President McKinley's Address (1897)
Short, News
"Every gesture is clearly depicted as the President delivers his oration, April 27, 1897, at Riverside Park."
Director: James H. White | Star: William McKinley
Votes: 26
18. Panorama of the Paris Exposition, from the Seine (1900)
6 min | Documentary, Short
This panoramic scene is taken from a Seine steamboat and gives a rapid view of the banks of the river. The launch steams under six bridges and past the Street of Nations. The United States ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 84
20. Blackton Sketches, No. 3 (1896)
Documentary, Short
An artist draws a female figure.
Director: James H. White | Star: J. Stuart Blackton
Votes: 36
21. Fatima's Coochee-Coochee Dance (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
This is the lady whose graceful interpretations of the poetry of motion has made this dance so popular of recent years. - From 'The Phonoscope' (1899)
Director: James H. White | Star: Fatima
Votes: 388
22. A Wringing Good Joke (1899)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Comedy
"Grandpa sits nodding in his armchair in the kitchen, where a sout, jolly washerwoman is washing clothes. While the woman leaves the tub to talk to a book agent, a small boy enters, and ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 202
23. Palace of Electricity (1900)
1 min | Documentary, Short
A panoramic shot, making a full circle, at the 1900 Paris Exposition. It begins and ends looking at the front of the Palace of Electricity. As it pans, first we see a workman hosing down ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 216
24. Black Diamond Express (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
"Train is first seen rounding a curve nearly a mile away. Approaches at the rate of 70 miles an hour, blowing a warning whistle to a gang of track repairers."
Director: James H. White | Stars: Benjamin F. Hardesty, Charles Lee
Votes: 340
25. Central Park (1896)
Documentary, Short
People around the Central Park fountain.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 47
26. Champs de Mars (1900)
1 min | Documentary, Short
Shows all the prominent buildings on this thoroughfare, ending with a close view of the base of the Eiffel Tower, with the Trocadero Palace in the background.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 221
28. Bathing Scene at Rockaway (1896)
Documentary, Short
"Shows a beach full of bathers. They sport in and out of the water. Surf breaks and recedes. Bathing suits cling to their figures in a very statuesque fashion."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 28
29. Blackton Sketches, No. 2 (1896)
1 min | Short
Artist draws pictures of William McKinley and President Grover Cleveland.
Director: James H. White | Star: J. Stuart Blackton
Votes: 52
30. Niagara Falls (from the East Side of the American Falls) (1896)
Documentary, Short
Director: James H. White
Votes: 20
31. Fifth Avenue, New York (1897)
1 min | Documentary, Short
"The famous parade ground of Metropolitan fashion. Exquisitely gowned women, club men, actresses, millionaires pass by on their afternoon stroll." - from the Edison Catalog
Director: James H. White
Votes: 279
32. Tourist Train Leaving Livingston, Mont. (1897)
Documentary, Short
Director: James H. White
Votes: 21
33. Mess Call (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
Members of the New York state militia enjoy some relaxing time during a meal break.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 250
34. Surf at Long Branch (1896)
Documentary, Short
Photographed at Long Branch just after a severe storm. Shows a heavy surf dashing along a pier and breaking upon the beach close to the camera. An excellent subject for water effects, the glittering spray being distinctly reproduced.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 25
35. Execution of Czolgosz with Panorama of Auburn Prison (1901)
4 min | Short, Drama, History
This early docudrama shows Auburn Prison and recreates the electrocution of Leon Czolgosz, the assassin of President McKinley of the United States. Some versions offer additional footage at... See full summary »
Director: Edwin S. Porter
Votes: 385
36. Mr. Edison at Work in His Chemical Laboratory (1897)
Not Rated | 1 min | Documentary, Short
"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, ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White | Star: Thomas A. Edison
Votes: 719
37. East Side Drive, No. 1 (1896)
Documentary, Short
"Taken at the fashionable driving hour and shows many stylish equipages drawn by spirited and high-bred horses."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 31
38. Turkish Dance, Ella Lola (1898)
1 min | Short
Director: James H. White | Star: Ella Lola
Votes: 218
39. The Burning Stable (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short
"A burning wagon is dragged from the barn by the firemen, and four horses are rescued from the flames by the stablemen. Thick volumes of smoke pour from the doors and windows." - from the Edison Catalog
Director: James H. White
Votes: 398
40. Arabian Gun Twirler (1899)
1 min | Documentary, Short
"An interesting exhibit by Hadji Cheriff, of the original Midway Plaisance. Twirls his rifle over his shoulder, behind back, under leg, both hands and one hand."
Star: Hadj Cheriff
Votes: 197
41. Lone Fisherman (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Comedy, Short
"Depicts the patient fisherman, sitting on the end of a plank, waiting for a bite. Practical joker comes along and removes stone from other end of plank."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 324
42. Starting for the Fire (1896)
Documentary, Short
"The horses present a magnificent spectable as they dash madly by, reeking with foam. Scene is in Newark, N.J. Engines speed by one after the other."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 26
43. The Bad Boy and the Gardener (1896)
Comedy, Short
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 ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 98
44. Why Mrs. Jones Got a Divorce (1900)
1 min | Comedy, Short
Mr. Jones seduces the cook, but is discovered by Mrs. Jones.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 160
45. Feeding the Doves (1896)
Not Rated | 1 min | Short, Documentary
A woman and a young girl each carry containers of bird feed, and they toss occasional handfuls to the chickens and doves in the farmyard. Most of the chickens stay nearby, but the doves occasionally fly off and then return to eat more.
Director: James H. White
Votes: 908
46. Why Jones Discharged His Clerks (1900)
1 min | Comedy, Short
"Great Hit. Two delinquent clerks are seated in a broker's office engaged in a game of cards. The boss suddenly appears walking through the corridor. The cards are thrown down in great ... See full summary »
Director: James H. White
Votes: 111
48. American Falls, from Incline R.R. (1896)
Short, Documentary
"This picture has the most popular point of view, as the facilities afforded by this railroad are most convenient for the general tourist."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 30
49. Admiral Dewey and Mayor Van Wyck Going Down Riverside Drive (1899)
Short, News
"Showing battleship saluting on Hudson River."
Director: James H. White | Stars: George Dewey, Robert A. Van Wyck
Votes: 24
50. The Runaway in the Park (1896)
Documentary, Short
"A horse and carriage pursued by two mounted policemen. They approach at furious speed. Excellent action and very exciting."
Director: James H. White
Votes: 22