James H. White

Born: 1872-03-01

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.


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Life of an American Fireman

as The Fire Chief
Released: 1903-01-21

Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of firemen...

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Jack and the Beanstalk

as Farmer
Released: 1902-07-15

Porter's sequential continuity editing links several shots to form a narrative of the famous...

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