Vintage commercials

1–48 of 7,999 films, free to watch, from the world's open archives.

Where these films come from, and who sees what

Every film here plays from the archive that keeps it: the Internet Archive, Wikimedia Commons, the NASA Image and Video Library, the Library of Congress and Open Images (the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision). Nothing is copied to this site. Each film's page names its archive, links to its page there, and states its licence or status as the archive does.

Archive films carry no age ratings, so each is placed from the collections it sits in and the subjects the archive gives it, cautiously. Sexual content and nudity are left out altogether.

Little OnesFilms for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool.
KidsCartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature.
TweensDocumentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures.
TeensEverything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower.
AdultSexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage.
Internet Archive Batteries not Included "a Collection of Vintage Toy Commercials 2009 · Commercial · 58 min Batteries Not Included is a film that I put together early this year, after I made the film I did not know what to do with it because it is so much different… Internet Archive Classic Commercial for Du Mont Laboratories Television Sets 1949 · Commercial · 1 min A classic commercial for Du Mont Laboratories Television Sets. I took this from an episode of "School House" that somebody uploaded. Note: While the TV… Internet Archive Astro Missel Fireing Car 1962 · Commercial · 1 min This is a vintage toy commercial for Lionel trains.This set is for one of the more popular space and science theamed toys Internet Archive A 5th Classic Commercial for Coca-Cola (20/January/1955) 1955 · Commercial · 1 min A 5th Classic Commercial for Coca-Cola, this time from 20/January/1955. This charming commercial aired LIVE on NBC-TV. This commercial also features jingle.… Internet Archive Ideal Countdown - 1962 Toy Commercial 1962 · Commercial · 1 min This is television commercial for the very popular Ideal countdown control rocket launcher. Internet Archive Classic TV Commercial for a UNIVAC computer 1956 · Commercial · 2 min A classic Television commercial for a UNIVAC computer. This commercial is from a 5 February 1956 CBS-TV telecast. It also promotes CBS-TV's weather service.… Internet Archive Lucky Strike Commercial from 1955 #2 1955 · Commercial · 1 min Yet another Lucky Strike Cigarette commercial from 1955. This one features a couple walking outside a movie theater/theatre. Internet Archive Classic Commercial for Kellogg's Sugar Smacks 1954 · Commercial · 2 min A Classic Commercial for Kellogg's Sugar Smacks that aired during 1954. This is from an episode of "Super Circus", the complete telecast can also be found on… Internet Archive Fifties Advertising: UNIVAC Computer Commercial (5 February 1956) (Ad 2 of 2) 1956 · Commercial Another curious example of 1950's advertising, in this case a promo for the UNIVAC computer, produced by Remington Rand. This commercial interestingly aired… Internet Archive Pontiac GTO 1966 car commercial TV ad 1966 · Commercial · 1 min Fun television advertisement for the spiffy 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible with "tiger" theme and jungle noises. "It's all nimble, all tiger, all wide-track".… Internet Archive Classic Commercial for Post's Sugar Crisps Commercial · 1 min A Classic 1950's Commercial for Post's Sugar Crisps. Cheap, but cute. DISCLAIMER: This video does not represent the quality of major Hollywood cartoons of the… Internet Archive Classic Fifties Commercial: General Electric Dish Washer (1952) 1952 · Commercial · 1 min A Classic Fifties commercial for a General Electric Dish Washer from circa 1952. It's amazing that General Electric is still going after all these years.… Internet Archive A 3rd Classic Commercial for Coca-Cola (1953) 1953 · Commercial · 1 min Yep, it's another of those wonderful old time LIVE commercials for Coca-Cola, this one is from 1953 and aired on NBC-TV. The complete telecast can also be… Internet Archive The Vincent Price Collection of Fine Art (Informational) 1960 · Commercial · 17 min The Vincent Price Collection of Fine Art: An Informational Program Production Presented and introduced by Vincent Price Internet Archive 1960 Presidential Campaign Election Commercials Commercial 1960 Presidential Campaign Election Commercials John F Kennedy, Richard M Nixon Internet Archive "I've Got a Secret" - Episode with Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz (Classic TV) Commercial · 30 min Episode of the Classic TV game show "I've Got a Secret" with Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz. Features original commercials for Winston Cigarettes, With the host… Internet Archive Classic Coca-Cola Commercial from 1954 1954 · Commercial Classic 50's Commercial for Coca-Cola, originally broadcast 1954. Internet Archive Classic Commercial: Metrecal Diet Drink (1965) Commercial · 1 min A classic 1965 commercial for "Metrecal", a diet drink. This commercial has unusual picture quality, which is exactly how it appeared on my DVD copy. Taken… Internet Archive 1963 TV promos Flintstones, Donna Reed, Heinz ads, Shatner on Channing Commercial · 3 min (Public domain clips) From 1963: end of "Channing" (w/Shatner) leads into Heinz Ketchup ad, Channing preview (with Suzanne Pleshette), sponsor bits, ABC… Internet Archive Classic Commercial for Finesse Flowing Creme Shampoo (October 5, 1952) 1952 · Commercial · 1 min A Classic commercial for Finesse Flowing Creme Shampoo, invented by Jules Montenier (yes, he was a real person). This commercial aired on October 5th, 1952 on… Internet Archive Classic Sixties Commercial for "Camay Soap" 1960 · Commercial · 1 min A Classic Sixties Commercial for "Camay Soap". Sorry for the abysmal sound quality. A very charming if unimportant commercial. Not "Great", but certaining… Internet Archive Classic 1958 Commercial for Jell-O Pudding with Johnny Carson 1958 · Commercial · 1 min A Classic 1958 commercial for Jell-O Pudding with Johnny Carson. The complete telecast can also be found on this website. Internet Archive Hanna Barbera Anti Drug PSA Commercial Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) against the use of illegal drugs that was produced by HANNA-BARBERA Internet Archive Weird Anti Cable TV (Pay TV) PSA Commercial Classic 70's Public Service Announcement (PSA) that tells us of the horrors of Cable Television. Internet Archive 1965 Classic Commercial for ''Cue Toothpaste'' 1965 · Commercial · 1 min Another classic 1960's commercial, this time for "Cue Toothpaste". Taken from a 1965 Television episode. Internet Archive MAJOR MATT MASON TOY COMMERCIAL 1966 Commercial This a toy commercial for Major Matt Mason Mattels man in space. This was the first commercial that introduced this very popular toy to kids of the space race Internet Archive 60s TV commercials, network promos: Honey West, The FBI, etc. Commercial · 4 min ABC-TV network promos for the 1965-66 season. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The FBI (black & white ads with "in color" tags), Twelve O'Clock High, and two… Internet Archive Lucky Strike Cigarette Commercial from 1955 1955 · Commercial · 1 min Another Lucky Strike Cigarette commercial from 1955. This one starts off with footage of a a couple smoking in the kitchen. Internet Archive Presidential Campaign Ads 1964 Commercial Presidential Campaign Commercials from 1964 Lyndon Baines Johnson ( LBJ ), Barry Goldwater Internet Archive 1960s TV ads - Battleship & Firesign Theater VW commercial Commercial · 2 min Two classic TV ads: Battleship (c. 1966) and a very rare and funny 1969 commercial by comedy troupe Firesign Theater for an L.A Volkswagen dealership. Internet Archive Classic Commercial for Chesterfield Cigarettes 1954 · Commercial A classic commercial for Chesterfield Cigarettes, broadcast live on CBS-TV on the 13th of October 1954. Not one of the best, but still enjoyable. The complete… Internet Archive Classic Television for Coca-Cola (Number 2) 1954 · Commercial · 2 min Another classic commercial for Coca-Cola, a charming old commercial from February 19, 1954. This aired as part of WABD-TV's "Sense and Nonsense" program, and… Internet Archive Wesson Oil TV Commercial: Do You Read The Labels 2026 · Commercial · 1 min Old Wesson Oil television commercial. The announcer is standing in a grocery store, where he demonstrates the difference in quality and value between Wesson… Internet Archive A 4th Classic Commercial for Coca-Cola (29/September/1954) 1954 · Commercial · 1 min A 4th classic ommercial for Coca-Cola, featuring some very well-dressed people, and a general high class feel. The complete telecast can be found elsewhere on… Internet Archive Classic Car Commercial: 1955 DeSoto Commercial · 1 min A classic car commercial for the 1955 DeSoto. Partially animated. Internet Archive 1970s TV commercials with Teri Garr Commercial · 2 min Four television commercials featuring popular actress Teri Garr. The first three are from the ealy '70s before she became a star. The last one is from the… Internet Archive John Wayne - vintage 50s Xmas Seals commercial (1955) Commercial · 1 min John Wayne PSA promoting Christmas Seals on the set of "Blood Alley". This opens with a fight scene. We also get a glimpse of director William Wellman. This… Internet Archive Video Ranger Message (50's Public Service Announcement) (1950) Commercial · 1 min 50's Public Service Announcement telling it's young viewers to avoid racism. This is taken from the TV series "Captain Video", which aired on The DuMont… Internet Archive Classic Commercial for ''Video Ranger ring'' (c. 1950) 1950 · Commercial · 1 min A classic commercial for the Video Ranger ring. Just send in two "Powerhouse" candy wrappers and 10 cents! Internet Archive 60s 70s celebrity TV ads: Farrah Fawcett, Lindsay Wagner etc Commercial · 4 min Vintage car and cosmetic television ads by before-they-were-famous stars. Robert De Niro - AMC Ambassador (1969) Farrah Fawcett - Union 76 (1972) Dustin… Internet Archive 1952 Lucky Strike Cigarette Commercial Commercial Classic 1952 commercial for Lucky Strike Cigarettes. Features slogan: "LS/MFT: Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco", and shows a married(?) couple sitting on a… Internet Archive Classic 1965 Commercial for Arrid Deodorant 1965 · Commercial · 1 min A classic 1965 TV commercial for a product called "Arrid Deodorant". This commercial distictly aims the product at people with an active life than presumably,… Internet Archive Kellogg's Sugar Frosted Flakes Cereal 1976 · Commercial A teacher takes her students on a corn-field trip to meet Tony the Tiger in this 1976 cereal commercial. Internet Archive Yvonne Craig in 1963 Viceroy cigarette TV ad & Shatner clip Commercial · 1 min Public Domain clips: Super rare bit from 1963 drama "Channing" with guest star William Shatner leads into Viceroy ad with lovely Yvonne Craig four years… Internet Archive Vintage Colgate Toothpaste Commercial Commercial · 1 min I have a whole host of old commercials. Toothpaste, Cigarettes, Lux Soap, and many others. This one is an old Colgate toothpaste commerical Internet Archive 1967 Dogde Dart TV commercial ad & Pam Austin clips Commercial · 5 min Introducing the 1967 Dodge Dart GT, a sleek compact convertible. Amazing how sporty and cool this looked back in the '60s. Sadly, by the '70s just about… Internet Archive Twilight Zone Sponsor ID's and Bumpers Commercial Dont know why am uploading this,or why anybody would really want it.But here it is anyway. Internet Archive 1965 Polaroid Instant Photo Camera commercial (Good Quality) Commercial · 1 min A vintage 1965 television commercial for a model of Polaroid camera. This camera was sold at the price of $19.95 ($136.39 in September 2009 money). Also…