The world's archives

385–432 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 The Adventurer (1917) 1917 · Feature The Adventurer is an American short comedy film made in 1917 written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, and is the last of the twelve films made under contract… Internet Archive "The Portrait of Lady Anne" (1912) starring Florence La Badie 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 Unwelcome Guest" (1913) director D. W. Griffith with Mary Pickford 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 Fanchon, The Cricket ( 1915) 1915 · Feature · 1 h 15 min Mary, Lottie, and Jack Pickford star in a silent film adaptation of La Petite Fadette by George Sand. Internet Archive [Panama-Pacific International Exposition color footage] 1915 · Short · 8 min · Subtitles Images of the 1915 San Francisco world's fair. Internet Archive [Gould can 5227.3: Early San Francisco Vaudeville Act] 1912 · Film · Subtitles Early San Francisco Vaudeville Act: lady and gent on stage: he proposes (?), she accepts (?) and a final clinch Internet Archive "Whistles And Windows" (1918) starring Larry Semon 1918 · 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 "His Grace's Last Will" (1919) director Victor Sjöström (Seastrom) 1919 · 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 Eyes of Youth 1919 · Feature · 2 h 48 min Title: Eyes of Youth Summary: A young woman at a crossroads is shown what her future would be like for each choice. Directed by: Albert Parker Actors: Clara… Internet Archive [Gould can 5423.2] 1914 · Film · Subtitles Interior of a dance hall: White couples dancing with hats (possibly New Year's Eve). Internet Archive "The Voice Of Conscience" (1912) starring Florence La Badie 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 Cure (1917) 1917 · Feature The Cure is a 1917 short comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. The plot revolves around alcohol, being made just prior to prohibition but… Internet Archive "Hide And Seek" (1913) director Mack Sennett 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 Narrow Road" (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 Battle" (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 Krazy Kat Goes A-Wooing 1916 · Cartoon · 2 min Krazy Kat's serenade outside the window of Ignatz Mouse meets with a barrage of bricks. Based on George Herriman's comic strip Krazy Kat. The digital file… Internet Archive "Lightning Bryce" Ep. 7 (1919) starring Jack Hoxie 1919 · 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 'Twas Henry's Fault 1918 · Film · Subtitles Henry wanted a sport roadster - Betty wanted a sedan. Financially, the prospect suggested their compromising on a pushcart. But Betty had saved a few dollars… Internet Archive "Max In A Taxi" (1917) starring Max Linder and Martha Mansfield 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… Internet Archive [Redwood Empire Special and Lumber Mills] 1914 · Film · Subtitles Condensed version of Golden Spike Celebration on 10/23/14 for the completion of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, held at Cain Rock, Humboldt County,… Internet Archive His Prehistoric Past (1914) 1914 · Feature His Prehistoric Past is a 1914 American short silent comedy film, written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, featuring a Chaplin in a stone-age kingdom trying… Internet Archive Police (1916) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1916 · Feature Directed by Charlie Chaplin Written by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Jess Robbins Starring Charlie Chaplin Edna Purviance Wesley Ruggles James T. Kelley Leo… Internet Archive "Lightning Bryce" Ep. 4 (1919) starring Jack Hoxie 1919 · 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 Night Out (1915) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1915 · Feature A Night Out French theatrical poster to A Night Out Directed by Charlie Chaplin Written by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Jess Robbins Starring Charlie Chaplin… Internet Archive "Lightning Bryce" Ep. 2 (1919) starring Jack Hoxie 1919 · 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 Work (1915) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1915 · Feature Work Still of Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance for the film. Directed by Charlie Chaplin Written by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Jess Robbins Starring… Internet Archive Urashima Tarô (1918) 1918 · Feature Urashima Tarō (浦島太郎) is a Japanese animated film produced by Seitaro Kitayama in 1918. The film is an adaptation of a folk tale Urashima Tarō about a… Internet Archive "So Near, Yet So Far" (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 Vagabond (1916) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1916 · Feature Theatrical poster to The Vagabond Directed by Charlie Chaplin Edward Brewer (technical director) Written by Charlie Chaplin (scenario) Vincent Bryan… Internet Archive Antony and Cleopatra 1913 · Feature Internet Archive [California State Fair Highlights] 1913 · Film · Subtitles California State Fair highlights. Includes shot of Governor Hiram Johnson. Ends with two "diamond stacker" railroad locomotives colliding headon. This was a… Internet Archive Easy Street (1917) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1917 · Feature Directed by Charlie Chaplin Edward Brewer (technical director) Written by Charlie Chaplin Vincent Bryan Maverick Terrell Produced by Henry P. Caulfield… Internet Archive "Traps and Tangles" (1919) starring Larry Semon 1919 · 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 "Lightning Bryce" Ep. 3 (1919) starring Jack Hoxie 1919 · 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 "With the Enemy's Help" (1912) 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 Diabolical Church Window 1911 · Short · 7 min The original French title is Le vitrail diabolique . IMDb Page Internet Archive "The Lesson" (1910) director D. W. Griffith cinematographer Billy Bitzer 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 The Rounders (1914) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1914 · Feature The Rounders Theatrical poster Directed by Charlie Chaplin Written by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Mack Sennett Starring Charlie Chaplin Roscoe Arbuckle… Internet Archive "Lightning Bryce" Ep. 5 (1919) starring Jack Hoxie 1919 · 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 Cure (1917) Directed By Charlie Chaplin 1917 · Feature Theatrical poster for 1932 sound re-release by RKO Radio Pictures Directed by Charlie Chaplin Edward Brewer (technical director) Written by Charlie Chaplin… Internet Archive "Winning Back His Love" (1910) director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer 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 "Thomas Graal's Best Film" (1917) 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… Internet Archive [Gould can 5161.5] 1915 · Film · Subtitles Jack London dies at Glen Ellen, California: Rare footage of writer Jack London, filmed 3 days before his death in 1915. On his California ranch; petting his… Internet Archive "The Man Beneath" (1919) Sessue Hayakawa, John Gilbert 1919 · 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 "Spies and Spills" (1918) starring Larry Semon 1918 · 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 "Flo's Discipline" (1912) starring Florence Lawrence 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 [Gould can 5202.6] ("Fires of the Past") 1917 · Film · Subtitles Title: "Fires of the Past" Disastrous fires in San Francisco as a part of Fire Prevention week: Rooming house fire / collapse of building / ambulances /… Internet Archive Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914) Directed by Mack Sennett 1914 · Feature Tillie's Punctured Romance 1999 Image Entertainment DVD Directed by Mack Sennett Written by Hampton Del Ruth Craig Hutchinson Mack Sennett Based on Tillie's…