Prelinger Archives

3,265–3,312 of 10,346 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 Cardox Data Films 1940 · Film · Subtitles Tests of fire extinguishing systems involving kindling oil fires in electrical transformers, etc. using various fuels and accelerators, then extinguishing… Internet Archive Purple Martin Story, The Film · Subtitles Produced with funding from Trio Manufacturing Co., maker of Trio-Musselman Martin Houses. Internet Archive [Home Movies: Southern U.S.] 1940 · Home movie · Subtitles Foliage in the Southern U.S.Houses and church, gardensSwamp (Everglades?)14:15:19:00 Three African American young children dancing for camera, baby in… Internet Archive Our Foster Mother, The Cow 1943 · Film · Subtitles Educational film about dairy farming. Covers topics such as sanitation, feeding, grooming, and milking. Emphasizes the importance of milk, and the service of… Internet Archive Don't Get Angry 1953 · Film · Subtitles Social guidance film for middle school age children on anger management Internet Archive Nation's Market Place 1932 · Film · Subtitles New York Stock Exchange Internet Archive [Home Movies: John William Worrall] 1940 · Home movie · Subtitles 00:15:07 Worrall 50024 Kids playing 00:23:40 Some really ghostly out of focus shots 00:27:55 Little brother starts across street ** Older brother grabs his… Internet Archive [Willie Shoemaker at Golden Gate Fields] 1950 · Newsreel · Subtitles Willie Shoemaker tries to break track record at Golden Gate Fields, Albany, California. Newsreel story. Internet Archive [Home Movies: Prince Edward Island] 2026 · Home movie · Subtitles screening notes: Prince Edward Island. Begins in B&W / Empire Caicos name painted on hull and funnel / poster for Variety Concert to be held in D.B.C. Rec… Internet Archive Nosotros Venceremos 1971 · Film · Subtitles Still photography and audio recordings documenting the Delano grape strike and farmworkers movement in the Central Valley of California, featuring black and… Internet Archive Signal 30 1959 · Film · Subtitles Internet Archive Unfinished Business 1948 · Film · Subtitles Jim Robbins, a young veteran, returns from the Army following World War II. He checks in at his former employer (U.S. Steel), where a friendly counselor makes… Internet Archive Famous Batteries Film · Subtitles Advertisement for Delco Batteries. Majority of film on baseball and famous baseball players. Internet Archive Homes for Veterans (Part I) 1946 · Short · 24 min · Subtitles Promotes solutions to post-World War II housing crisis. Internet Archive Lima 1944 · Short · 15 min · Subtitles Historical and modern views of the Peruvian capital. Internet Archive [Home Movies: Ransohoff Collection: Can "RAN A"] 1930 · Home movie · Subtitles shot in country or suburban surroundings: young woman playing tennis young boy and dog swimming pool action Internet Archive Why Kill the Goose: The Profit System 1955 · Film · Subtitles Examines the American profit system, showing that profits, although much smaller than generally believed, make possible a continuing stream of technological… Internet Archive To Market, To Market Film · Subtitles Film about farmers getting produce and vegetable to market. 01:40:02:09 VS corn stalks, CU corn on stalk; CU crate of white onions; CU crate of sweet… Internet Archive What Is Teleshopper? (#1) Film · Subtitles Version 1 of an industrial film presenting the Teleshopper system and explaining how it can be used to advertise products to KOGO-TV viewers. See item 202089… Internet Archive Crimes of Carelessness 1947 · Film · Subtitles "This film shows the destruction of buildings, food, timber, and production time, by fire and precautions that should be taken with cigarettes, explosives,… Internet Archive Sweeta Sweetener Commercial 1960 · Commercial · Subtitles Sweeta Sweetener Commercial Internet Archive Manhattan Landmarks 1950 · Film · Subtitles Two Pathé News Magazine of the Screen shots of various Manhattan sights Internet Archive Strip, The Film · Subtitles features cu’s of people in and outside New York Clubs incl. Mr Laffs, The Golden 20’s club, Maxwells and TGI Fridays Internet Archive We, The People (Willkie & McNary Know Their Farming) 1940 · Short · 14 min · Subtitles Agriculturally-themed campaign film for Willkie's 1940 presidential campaign. Internet Archive Junior Chamber of Commerce (Working with Civic Organizations): A Film Lesson in Citizenship, The 1928 · Film · Subtitles on urban beautification, excellent shots of purported immigrant neighborhoods. Apparently filmed in Oakland, California Internet Archive Oddities Screen Magazine (Vol. 1, No. 5) 1930 · Film · Subtitles Philadelphia, Penna.: Mystifying experiments with Liquid Air, the "Black Magic" of Science. Cameramen: Geo. Burnwood, Harry Auspitz. New Straitsville, Ohio:… Internet Archive You're Driving 90 Horses 1959 · Film · Subtitles Deals with motor vehicle safety and shows locations where most accidents occur. Suggests concentration, control and courtesy as a basis for a defense driving… Internet Archive [Relief Supplies for Korea] 1950 · Newsreel · Subtitles Relief ship Hawaiian Bear sails from Port of Stockton (California), carrying cargo contributed by the American-Korean Foundation. Newsreel story. Internet Archive Taft Center Story, The 1948 · Film · Subtitles The film you are about to see was made by a group of student movie makers, all members of the motion picture workshop course at the Taft Youth and Adult… Internet Archive Inner Man Steps Out, The 1951 · Film · Subtitles Presents the problems of supervision, telling about a plant supervisor who goes to the doctor for help as a result of the tensions and unpleasant experiences… Internet Archive Colonel Bleep; Season 1, Episode 9: Nightmare 1958 · Film · Subtitles Colonel Bleep TV-series episode where Squeek and Scratch learn the importance of following the rules to ensure safe flying. "From their earth headquarters on… Internet Archive Seminoles of the Everglades 1949 · Film · Subtitles Shows the fight for survival of the Seminole Indians in Florida. Tells how the government is helping them. Internet Archive [Picture Puzzle Aids in Criminal Identification] 1950 · Film · Subtitles Picture Puzzle Aids in Criminal Identification Identikit-like system to reconstruct appearance of perps Richmond, Calif. "picture puzzles to put muggs in the… Internet Archive Lost World, A 1948 · Cartoon Shows the world of dinosaurs and prehistoric monsters, and includes a battle between two giant creatures. Internet Archive [Gould can 5284] 1914 · Film · Subtitles Goldfield (?) Nevada vs. Tonopah Nevada High School football game / members of the two teams pose for the cameraman / small group of people waving pennants /… Internet Archive [Gould can 5351-3: Union Picnic and Dance] 1917 · Film · Subtitles San Francisco: Book-bindery and Binders Local 31-125 stage an outdoor picnic and dancing / small orchestra / picnic tables / crowds on small ferry (Crowley… Internet Archive Farming Takes Skill Film · Subtitles This vintage film showcases the seasonal activities at Mr. Reed's farm, highlighting the importance of skilled farming and labor management. The Reeds face… Internet Archive Kelloggs Variety Pak Commercial Commercial · 1 min · Subtitles Internet Archive Special Days in February 1953 · Film · Subtitles "Presents February as a month with three special days. Discusses the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington and portrays scenes that recreated some of their life… Internet Archive Soundie - I Can't Give You Anything but Love 1941 · Film · Subtitles Carolyn Marsh with Ray Bloch and His Orchestra Internet Archive Information Machine, The 1958 · Film · Subtitles [Subtitle: "or Creative Man and the Data Processor"] The background and development of data processing is cleverly presented through the use of animation. Internet Archive [Panama-Pacific International Exposition] 1915 · Short · 5 min · Subtitles Images of the Fair. Internet Archive [News Magazine of the Screen, October 1950] 1950 · Newsreel · 19 min · Subtitles Newsreel stories reformatted for educational presentation. Internet Archive Bunny Film · Subtitles About young boy "Bunny" with mental/physical disability in England. Therapies to increase mobility and cognitive development Internet Archive Continent is Bridged, A 1940 · Film · Subtitles 06:47:36:26 Man in bowler hat approached engineer in large office seated at desk. Engineer explains the basics of telephony and the future breakthroughs that… Internet Archive [Gould can 5113.1] 1926 · Film · Subtitles Oakland Motorcycle Clubs 9th annual Hill Climb at San Leandro, California. Oakland Tribune “Camera News” newsreel shows Oakland Motorcycle Club holds ninth… Internet Archive Children All Lands 1928 · Film · Subtitles Story about "Bah" little Indian [Native American] Weaver Internet Archive [Home Movies: New York World's Fair] 1939 · Home movie · Subtitles 13:37:19 1939 World's Fair 38479 Pavilions of different countries 13:41:03 People in line for Perisphere Gardens on parade