The world's archives

241–288 of 3,392 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 [Parade Celebrating Chinese Republic] 1912 · Film · Subtitles San Francisco, California: Parade celebrating the formation of the Chinese Republic under Sun Yat-Sen / first parade held outside of mainland China /… Internet Archive The Helpful Sisterhood 1914 · Short Silent film in which a girl joins a wealthy sorority and soon finds herself unable to keep up with their free-spending ways Internet Archive Mabel's Dramatic Career 1913 · Short · 13 min An all-star Keystone cast, featuring Mabel Normand, Mack Sennet, Fatty Arbuckle, Ford Sterling and the Keystone Kops. After a brief love affair, Mack rejects… Internet Archive Charlie Chaplin . The Cure (1917 Classic, Silent, Film Noir, Comedy) 1917 · Feature PLOT : The Cure evolves around alcohol, being made just prior to prohibition but during a period where the politicians were debating the evils of alcohol.… Internet Archive "The Springtime of Life" (1912) 1912 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "Poor Little Peppina" (1916) starring Mary Pickford 1916 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "The Vultures Of The Coast" (1915) director Victor Sjöström (Seastrom) 1915 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive Her Fractured Voice 1917 · Film · Subtitles A woman's voice is so loud that it can be heard anywhere and unnerves people and animals. . Internet Archive Between Showers 1914 · Short info: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0003679/ http://www.csfd.cz/film.php?top=&id=19032 Between Showers czech title name: Chaplin a deštník nebo také Chaplin jako… Internet Archive "Under Burning Skies" (1912) director D. W. Griffith 1912 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive Chateau Thierry and Beyond 1919 · Feature Title: Chateau Thierry and Beyond Summary: Directed by: REMOVE_TAG Actors: Production Company: Burton Holmes Travel Pictures Release Date: 29 June 1919 (USA)… Internet Archive Anders als die Andern AKA Different from the Others 1919 · Feature Internet Archive "The God Within" (1912) director D. W. Griffith cinematographer Billy Bitzer 1912 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "The Long Road" (1911) director D. W. Griffith 1911 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "The Yaqui Cur" (1913) director D. W. Griffith starring Robert Harron 1913 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "The Two Paths" (1911) director D. W. Griffith cinematographer Billy Bitzer 1911 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive The Haunted Bedroom (1913) 1913 · Feature An Edison Company Film Released: December 20, 1913 Starring: Herbert Prior, Mabel Trunnelle, Augustus Phillips http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0470339/ No score… Internet Archive "What the Daisy Said" (1910) director D. W. Griffith with Mary Pickford 1910 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive [Panama Canal] 1912 · Film · Subtitles Panama Canal: Ship on the Atlantic Ocean side of the canal / ship coming through the channel / the first (lower) lock seen from the Atlantic side / gates open… Internet Archive The Immigrant (1917) 1917 · Feature The Immigrant is a 1917 American silent romantic comedy short. The film stars Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp character as an immigrant coming to the United States… Internet Archive "Two Daughters of Eve" (1912) director D. W. Griffith 1912 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "A Romance of the Western Hills" (1910) 1910 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive A Dog’s Life (1918) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1918 · Feature Theatrical poster Directed by Charlie Chaplin Written by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Charlie Chaplin Starring Charlie Chaplin Edna Purviance Syd Chaplin Henry… Internet Archive The Mystery of the Leaping Fish 1916 · Short · 26 min Before gaining fame as an action hero, Douglas Fairbanks appeared in this oddity of a film from 1916, supposedly co-written by the star himself, D.W. Griffith… Internet Archive Panama by Air (Reel 4) 1914 · Short · 11 min · Subtitles Part of a six-reel film on the construction of the Panama Canal. Internet Archive The Titanic before and after the disaster, like you've never seen before in color! [A.I. enhanced] 1912 · Feature My documentary shows Titanic while it was being built at the Harland & Wolff shipyard at Belfast and the sad events after this beautiful ship hit an iceberg… Internet Archive "Vanity Fair" (1915) 1915 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "The Sorrows Of The Unfaithful" (1910) director D. W. Griffith with Mary Pickford 1910 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive Close Call, A 1914 · Film · Subtitles Some good shots to be logged. Young boy and girl exploring outdoors, near coast (Santa Monica?) Little girl falls down cliff Internet Archive "Tess of the Storm Country" (1914) starring Mary Pickford 1914 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive The Champion (1915) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1915 · Feature The Champion Theatrical poster of The Champion (1915) Directed by Charlie Chaplin Written by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Jess Robbins Starring Charlie Chaplin… Internet Archive Detroit News Newsreel (1917) 1917 · Newsreel · 7 min · Subtitles Happenings in and around Detroit shot for local news cameras. Internet Archive "The Habit of Happiness" (1916) starring Douglas Fairbanks 1916 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive Les vampires (1915) 1915 · Feature Paris is prey to an invisible terror against which the police can do nothing: a sinister organization that sows chaos and death. The intrepid journalist… Internet Archive "Iola's Promise" (1912) director D. W. Griffith with Mary Pickford 1912 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive The Glorious Lady 1919 · Feature · Subtitles https://web.archive.org/web/20230310193739/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glorious_Lady Internet Archive "East Is East" (1916) starring Florence Turner 1916 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "Love Among the Roses" (1910) 1910 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "In Danger's Path" (1915) starring Helen Holmes 1915 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive [Gould can 5161.1] 1915 · Film · Subtitles Marshal Joffre leaves for the front to take personal command of the Battle of the Somme (World War I, France vs. Germany) Great footage from 1916 WWI Battle… Internet Archive Seven Keys to Baldpate 1917 · Feature · 1 h 5 min Title: Seven Keys to Baldpate Summary: A writer bets a friend that he can write a 10,000-word novel in 24 hours. The friends takes the bet, and gives him the… Internet Archive The Magic Cloak 1914 · Feature · 41 min Title: The Magic Cloak Summary: The fairies of Oz gather in the forest of Burzee one evening and weave a magic cloak that gives the wearer one wish, so long… Internet Archive "Brute Force" (1914) director D. W. Griffith starring Robert Harron 1914 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive [Panama Canal] 1912 · Film · Subtitles Panama Canal: Ship on the Atlantic Ocean side of the canal / ship coming through the channel / the first (lower) lock seen from the Atlantic side / gates open… Internet Archive [California State Fair Highlights] 1913 · Short · 6 min · Subtitles Includes stunt in which two railroad locomotives collide head-on. Internet Archive Only A Farmer's Daughter (Leading Lizzie Astray) 1914 · Film · Subtitles Silent comedy short featuring Fatty Arbuckle. Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - A Farm Boy Minta Durfee - Lizzie, the Farm Boy's Fiancée Ed Brady - A City Slicker… Internet Archive "Cymbeline" (1913) starring Florence La Badie 1913 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie… Internet Archive "Gall and Golf" (1917) starring Larry Semon 1917 · Feature This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie…