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6,817–6,864 of 14,262 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.
Commons Dixiana (1930) by Luther Reed, colorized 1930 · Feature · 1 h 38 min In antebellum New Orleans, two men vie for the affections of a beautiful young girl during Mardi Gras. Director: Luther Reed Writers: Luther Reed, Anne… Commons Prem Kahani (1937) by Franz Osten 1937 · Feature · 1 h 30 min Prem Kahani (1937) by Franz Osten Director: Franz Osten Music Director: Saraswati Devi Lyrics: J.S. Casshyap Cinematography: Joseph Wirsching… Commons Sister Flowers (1933) 1933 · Feature · 1 h 21 min The Chinese film Twin Sisters (姊妹花), adapted from the play The Noble and the Criminal (贵人与犯人). It is also known as Sister Flowers. It is not to be confused… Commons Little Swee'Pea (1936) 1936 · Cartoon · 7 min Little Swee'Pea (titled onscreen as Popeye the Sailor with Little Swee'Pea) is a 1936 American animated short film, released September 25, 1936 and featuring… Commons Karma, 1933 1933 · Feature · 1 h 3 min The simple plot has the maharani (Devika Rani) fall in love with the neighbouring prince (Rai) despite her father's disapproval. It is presented as an… Commons Chandidas, 1934 1934 · Feature · 1 h 36 min Hindi remake of Debaki Boses 1932 film by its cameraman. The film stars Saigal as Chandidas and Umasashi as Rami, featuring several of their popular dutes… Commons 1938 Новая Москва 1938 · Feature · 1 h 17 min · Subtitles The New Moscow is a 1938 Soviet sci-fi comedy film directed by Aleksandr Medvedkin and Aleksandr Olenin. It was banned from showing by Joseph Stalin. Commons 1931 Ледолом 1931 · Feature · 1 h 3 min Ледолом Другое название: Комендант птичьего острова / Анка Режиссер: Борис Барнет Сценаристы: Сергей Евлахов, О. Мелеш Операторы: Михаил Кириллов, Мстислав… Commons 1936. Волк и журавль 1936 · Cartoon · 6 min Советский мультипликационный фильм «Волк и журавль». Производство киностудии Мосфильм, Художественный руководитель А. Птушко. Commons To Spring (1936) 1936 · Short · 9 min A copy of the public domain short from 1936. It's copyright expired when it wasn't renewed. Commons Dixiana (1930) by Luther Reed 1930 · Feature · 1 h 39 min In antebellum New Orleans, two men vie for the affections of a beautiful young girl during Mardi Gras. Director: Luther Reed Writers: Luther Reed, Anne… Commons Nirmala (1938) by Franz Osten 1938 · Feature · 2 h 8 min Nirmala (1938) Ashok Kumar, Devika Rani, Kamata Prasad, Maya Debi, Director: Franz Osten, Music: Saraswati Devi. Commons Waves Washing the Sand (1936) 1936 · Feature · 1 h 7 min The Chinese film Waves Washing in the Sand (浪淘沙), produced by the Lianhua Film Company. It is also known as The Desert Island. Commons Wives Under Suspicion (1938) by James Whale 1938 · Feature · 1 h 8 min Wives Under Suspicion (1938) by James Whale. A prosecutor trying a case where a husband shot his adulterous wife begins to suspect that his own wife is having… Commons The Royal Bed (1931) 1931 · Feature · 1 h 12 min Lowell Sherman directed and starred in this comedy about a princess who wishes to marry a commoner. Critics of the time appreciated it quite a bit, it was… Commons Swing You Sinners! by Fleischer Studios (1930) 1930 · Cartoon · 8 min Swing You Sinners! - An animated black-and-white short film produced by Max Fleischer and directed by Dave Fleischer Commons Conquering the Colorado (1939) - 16mm - Flat - Mono - UHD 1939 · Short · 10 min This video chronicals the first man to ever take a row boat on the Colorado river and survive. This was an amazing feat at the time and Buzz Holstrom was able… Commons Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936) 1936 · Feature · 1 h 41 min An American boy turns out to be the heir of a wealthy British earl. He is sent to live with the irritable and unsentimental aristocrat, his grandfather.… Commons 1932 Горизонт 1932 · Feature · 1 h 37 min Горизонт. Режиссер: Лев Кулешов Сценаристы: Лев Кулешов, Георгий Мунблит, Виктор Шкловский Оператор: Константин Кузнецов Композитор: Давид Блок Художник:… Commons Dushman (Hindi movie, 1939) 1939 · Feature · 1 h 50 min Movie Name : Dushman (1939) Cast : K L Saigal, Leela Desai, Najmul, Prithviraj Kapoor, Nimmo and others Music : Pankaj Mullick. Directed : Nitin Bose. Commons 1932. Первый взвод 1932 · Feature · 1 h 23 min The First Platoon (1932) Director - Vladimir Korsh-Sablin Writer - Boris Brodyansky Cinematography - Arkadiy Koltsaty, Boris Ryabov Art Director - Vladimir… Commons 1938. Враги 1938 · Feature · 1 h 16 min Режиссер: Александр Ивановский Сценарист: Александр Ивановский Оператор: Соломон Белинкий Композитор: Юрий Кочуров Художники: Семен Мейнкин, Дмитрий Рудой… Commons Check and Double Check (1930) by Melville W. Brown 1930 · Feature · 1 h 16 min 1930 Hollywood classic movie, Check and Double Check. Typical Amos 'n Andy storyline has the boys trying to make a go of their "open-air" taxi business while… Commons Nirmala (1938) by Franz Osten, colorized 1938 · Feature · 2 h 8 min Nirmala (1938) Ashok Kumar, Devika Rani, Kamata Prasad, Maya Debi, Director: Franz Osten, Music: Saraswati Devi. Commons Pastry Town Wedding (1934) 1934 · Cartoon · 7 min This work is believed to be in the American public domain due to a lack of renewal. It is a part of the Rainbow Parade series directed by Burt Gillett and Ted… Commons Burden of Life (1935) by Heinosuke Gosho 1935 · Feature · 1 h 6 min Burden of Life Jinsei no onimotsu Directed by Heinosuke Gosho (五所平之助) Written by Akira Fushimi (伏見晁) Starring: Tatsuo Saitō (斎藤達雄), Mitsuko Yoshikawa… Commons Woman in the Mist (1936) by Heinosuke Gosho 1936 · Feature · 1 h 51 min Woman in the Mist Oboroyo no onna A woman asks her brother to speak to her son. After she's sacrificed everything for him, it seems he's going to squander… Commons Abraham Lincoln (D. W. Griffith, 1930) 1930 · Feature · 1 h 33 min Abraham Lincoln Restoration based on all known surviving footage of the film. Includes subtitles for dialogue and musical cues missing on the first three reels. Commons The Star Packer (1934) by Robert N. Bradbury 1934 · Feature · 54 min The Star Packer (1934) by Robert N. Bradbury. Director & Writer: Robert N. Bradbury Stars: John Wayne, Verna Hillie, George 'Gabby' Hayes Commons White Zombie (1932) by Victor Hugo Halperin HR 1932 · Feature · 1 h 7 min White Zombie, American horror film directed by by Victor Halperin and produced by his brother Edward. Written by Garnett Weston and based on William… Commons Mor'vran (1930) 1930 · Short · 25 min Mor-Vran, with French intertitles. 2011 restoration by the Cinémathèque française, based on a nitrate print preserved at the British Film Institute. Commons The Royal Bed (1931) Better Quality 1931 · Feature · 1 h 11 min Lowell Sherman directed and starred in this comedy about a princess who wishes to marry a commoner. Critics of the time appreciated it quite a bit, it was… Commons 《木兰从军》1939年 1939 · Feature · 1 h 29 min ​导演: 卜万苍 编剧: 欧阳予倩 剧情简介 · · · · · · 故事发生在北朝，战争爆发了，朝廷发出军帖征兵，每户必须派出一名男丁上战场。华世荣年岁已大，虽然有一个儿子，但儿子尚且年幼无法出征，看到父亲如此的苦恼，长女花木兰（陈云裳 饰）决定女扮男装，替父从军。在之后的三年里，花木兰和战友们同吃同住，在隐藏自… Commons A Doggone Mixup (1938) - 16mm - Flat - Mono - UHD 1938 · Short · 18 min This is a fun Columbia short featuring Harry Langdon. Stooges fans will know the supporting cast like Vernon Dent and Bud Jamison. The scan came out nice with… Commons Duniya Na Mane, 1937 1937 · Feature · 2 h 28 min Duniya Na Mane (translated: The world does not approve) is a Hindi film of V. Shantaram from the year 1937, he addressed the widespread disregard of the… Commons Oliver Twist (1933) 1933 · Feature · 1 h 12 min This is a pretty high quality version of the film compared to most others. Commons is lucky. Commons The Monster Walks (1932) 1932 · Feature · 59 min The Monster Walks is a 1932 American Pre-Code black-and-white horror film directed by Frank R. Strayer. Commons Half Shot at Sunrise (1930) by Paul Sloane 1930 · Feature · 1 h 18 min Half Shot at Sunrise is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Paul Sloane and produced by RKO Radio Pictures. The stage stars Wheeler and Woolsey… Commons Swing High, Swing Low (1937) by Mitchell Leisen 1937 · Feature · 1 h 22 min Swing High, Swing Low (1937) by Mitchell Leisen Writers: Virginia Van Upp, Oscar Hammerstein II Stars: Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Charles Butterworth… Commons De Joodsche invalide 1939 · Feature · 48 min Film over de Joodsche Invalide, een instelling voor joodse ouden van dagen, invaliden en hulpbehoevenden. Beelden van Amsterdam, o.a. de Dam, het Damrak, de… Commons What Price Taxi (1932) (New Version) - 16MM - Mono - UHD 1932 · Short · 18 min This was the first film I scanned after I built the scanner. It had some problems with shrinkage and I had no idea if it would be viewable when it was done.… Commons Glove Slingers (1939) - 16mm - Flat - Mono - UHD 1939 · Short · 17 min This is a weird one, I found this in my collection and thought it was something other than what it was. I've never projected it. It's a fun Columbia short… Commons Becky Sharp (1935) 1935 · Feature · 1 h 24 min Becky Sharp, American 1935 film directed by Rouben Mamoulian and starring Miriam Hopkins. It is the first feature-length film in cinema history on being… Commons The Front Page (1931) 1931 · Feature · 1 h 40 min This work did not have its copyright renewed, and entered into the American public domain in 1959. It will definitively be public domain beginning January 1,… Commons Prividenie Kotoroe Ne Vozvrashchaetsya - The Ghost That Never Returns (1930) by Abram Room 1930 · Feature · 1 h 33 min Prividenie Kotoroe Ne Vozvrashchaetsya - The Ghost That Never Returns (1930) by Abram Room. Commons United action means victory, story of the General Motors tool and die strike, 1939 1939 · Short · 36 min United action means victory, story of the General Motors tool & die strike, 1939: "Sponsored film about the 1939 Tool and Die Makers Union strike against… Commons The Terror of Tiny Town (1938) by Sam Newfield 1938 · Feature · 1 h 1 min The Terror of Tiny Town (1938). An evil gunslinging midget comes to terrorize the good little people of Tiny Town. The townspeople organize to defeat him, and… Commons Yuki to iwa e no akogare (Longing for Snow and Rocks) (1931) 4K Scan 1931 · Short · 14 min "Athena Library Vol. 53: Longing for Snow and Rocks" (1931), 4K scan by Kineko Video