The world's archives

1,201–1,248 of 14,275 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 Molly Moo-Cow and the Indians 1935 · Cartoon · 7 min Molly Moo-Cow was an animated character appearing in eight Rainbow Parade shorts produced by the Van Beuren Studios 1935-1937. Many 1930s cartoons joke with… Internet Archive Raffles 1930 colorized (Ronald Coleman) 1930 · Feature A distinguished English gentleman has led a secret life as the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". But when he meets a woman… Internet Archive Riding on Air 1937 · Feature · 1 h 6 min Another Joe E. Brown comedy. Internet Archive Renfrew of the Royal Mounted iPod 1937 · Feature · 57 min · Subtitles Canadian Mountie Sgt. Renfrew fights to stop a counterfeiting ring. Internet Archive Deluge (1933) 1933 · Feature · 1 h 6 min Based on a novel by S. Fowler Wright. For a long while, a copy of this film that was dubbed in Italian was the only one known to exist. In 2016, a good copy… Internet Archive Twin Sisters - 再生花 1934 · Feature A 1934 movie which shows the parallel lives of two twins, separated at birth - one going to Shanghai, the other raised into the countryside. They meet, and… Internet Archive The Headline Woman 1935 · Feature · 1 h 15 min Smug reporter with dinky, bifurcated moustache aids young woman suspected of murder. Details in next edition. Internet Archive [Home Movies: Medicus collection: New York World's Fair, 1939-40] (Reel 2) 1939 · Home movie · Subtitles 4:00:47:29 - 04:02:39:24 color silent 1939-40 Can marked: "Electrical, Industrial, Food and State Buildings; night scenes" Electrical section, Industrial &… Internet Archive Sky Patrol 1939 · Feature · 58 min · Subtitles You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive One Thousand Hours 1930 · Film · Subtitles Producer's synopsis: "Group of high school boys who have a workshop and laboratory of their own learn, from a transport pilot who befriends them, that studies… Internet Archive Seventh Street Entrance 1935 · Film · Subtitles Film about woman sales associate winning trip to New York City. Filmed at Stix, Baer and Fuller department store in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. 03:38:15:27… Internet Archive Betty Boop Bimbo's Initiation 1932 HD Grim Natwick Fleischer Studios 1932 · Cartoon A Betty Boop Cartoon. Please no bad reviews or generalized negativity or hate speech. If you must engage in this activity , please seek out your nearest… Internet Archive [Home Movies: Medicus collection: New York World's Fair, 1939-40] (Reel 5) 1939 · Home movie · Subtitles 07:00:46:13 - 08:03:11:00 World's Fairs: New York, 1939-40; Amateur films. Detailed documentation of the "World of Tomorrow" in beautiful Kodachrome. Official… Internet Archive The Medicine Man 1930 · Feature · 1 h 5 min Title: The Medicine Man Summary: The son and daughter of an abusive shopkeeper turn to a medicine show salesman for help. Directed by: Scott Pembroke Actors:… Internet Archive Alias French Gertie 1930 · Feature Title: Alias French Gertie Directed by: George Archainbaud Actors: Bebe Daniels, Ben Lyon, Robert Emmett O Production Company: RKO Radio Pictures Release… Internet Archive [Home Movies: "My Alaska Cruise"] 1938 · Home movie · Subtitles Reel 1: June 1938. "Alaskan Adventurers" certificate made out to one Fred M. Laserson. Great shots of Santa Cruz casino and promenade under columned building… Internet Archive Sing Sing Nights 1934 · Feature · 59 min Probably the only movie based on a novel by Harry Stephen Keeler. Note: there are many video dropouts during the first 5 minutes. Internet Archive Hold Everything! 1936 · Film · Subtitles 07:01:25:04 VS different people asking about the new Chevrolet: MS shopkeeper in tie and apron bagging groceries “Have you heard anything about the new… Internet Archive Young and Innocent 1937 · Feature · 1 h 22 min Title: Young and Innocent Summary: A man on the run from a murder charge enlists a beautiful stranger who must put herself at risk for his cause. Directed by:… Internet Archive [Amateur film: Medicus collection: New York World's Fair, 1939-40] (Reel 1) (Part III) 1939 · Home movie · 19 min · Subtitles Detailed documentation of the "World of Tomorrow" in beautiful Kodachrome. Internet Archive Ladies Crave Excitement 1935 · Feature · 1 h 9 min Title: Ladies Crave Excitement Summary: Bored rich girl hooks up with news photographer, gets caught up in his adventures. Directed by: Nick Grinde Actors:… Internet Archive Andy Panda Filmography 1939 · Cartoon Andy Panda is a cartoon character who starred in his own series of animated cartoon short subjects produced by Walter Lantz. These "cartunes" were released by… Internet Archive We Drivers (1935 edition) 1936 · Film · Subtitles We Drivers was released as part of an industry-wide safety campaign throughout the Thirties. Two years earlier, in 1934, the first driver training courses… Internet Archive Queen of Sports - 体育皇后 1934 · Feature A girl comes to Shanghai, where she learns about sports and love. The breakout movie for actress Lily Li, one of the era's biggest stars. Silent, B&W, Chinese… Internet Archive Far Speaking 1935 · Short · 10 min · Subtitles History of telephone development from 1877 to 1935. Internet Archive Brief Ecstasy 1937 · Feature Before he leaves for a posting in India, young Jim Wyndham has a fling with pretty Helen Norwood. After he leaves, Helen marries Prof. Paul Bernard, a much… Internet Archive The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) 1939 · Feature The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) is a gothic mystery film featuring Sherlock Holmes, played by Basil Rathbone, and Dr. Watson, portrayed by Nigel Bruce.… Internet Archive Young and Beautiful 1934 · Feature · 1 h 7 min Behind the scenes in Hollywood. Internet Archive Trigger Pals 1939 · Feature · Subtitles You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive Hell's House 1932 · Feature · 1 h 8 min · Subtitles Title: Hell's House Summary: Jimmy idolizes bootlegger Matt, and when he refuses to implicate his friend, he is sent to reform school. He befriends Shorty, a… Internet Archive The Spy In White (1936) 1936 · Feature The Spy in White , released as The Secret of Stamboul in the U.K., is a 1936 British thriller film , taken from the novel The Eunuch of Stamboul by Dennis… Internet Archive Life Begins 1934 · Film · Subtitles Emphasizes the need for a better understanding of the laws governing the infant's mental and physical growth, so that a happier social order can be developed.… Internet Archive Red Riding Hood 1931 · Cartoon · 7 min An imaginative version of the old folktale, directed by Harry Bailey and John Foster. Downloaded from Public Domain Movie Torrents. From The Big Cartoon… Internet Archive Felix the Cat in Neptune Nonsense 1936 · Cartoon · 7 min Felix sets out to find a friend for his lonely goldfish. Along the way, he comes across the god of the sea. You can find more information regarding this film… Internet Archive Chevrolet Leader News (Vol. 5, No. 1) 1939 · Film · Subtitles DETROIT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PRODUCE OWN NEWSREEL. TRUCKS REPLACE 20-MULE TEAMS IN DEATH VALLEY. OLDEST SALESMAN IN U.S. GIVES AWAY OLD CAR, BUYS NEW ONE.… Internet Archive Wheat Farmer, The 1938 · Film · Subtitles Contents. The story of the growing of wheat and of some aspects of life on a large-scale wheat farm. Preparation of the soil is the theme of the first… Internet Archive The Four Just Men 1939 · Feature The Four Men of the title are British WWI veterans who decide to work secretly against enemies of the country, but they aren't above a bit of murder or… Internet Archive The Phantom of the Air 1933 colorized cliffhanger serial (Tom Tyler) 1933 · Feature After inventing an anti-gravity device, a scientist (William Desmond) and his daughter (Gloria Shea) recruit a pilot (Tom Tyler) to demonstrate it in action.… Internet Archive The Little Princess 1939 · Feature · 1 h 31 min You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive I'm in the Army Now 1936 · Cartoon · 6 min You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page . Internet Archive The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) 1934 · Feature The 1934 film adaptation of "The Count of Monte Cristo," directed by Rowland V. Lee , is one of the earlier cinematic takes on Alexandre Dumas's classic… Internet Archive The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen 1937 · Feature · 59 min Title: The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen Summary: Tex is up against a group of hooded outlaws. When he shoots one, he uses the hood to infiltrate the gang.… Internet Archive Bosko in Person 1933 · Feature Title: Bosko in Person Summary: Bosko and Honey perform a wacky stage act that includes doing imitations of Maurice Chevalier , Greta Garbo and 'Jimmy… Internet Archive O-Kay for Sound 1937 · Feature · 1 h 22 min O-Kay for Sound is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel and starring the Crazy Gang troupe of comedians. After falling on hard times the… Internet Archive The Viking 1931 · Feature · Subtitles https://web.archive.org/web/20230311234736/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Viking_%281931_film%29 For best video and audio quality, use the source file by… Internet Archive Swing High, Swing Low 1937 · Feature Title: Swing High, Swing Low Summary: A singer stranded in Panama moves in with an ex-soldier and his hypochondriac roommate; she and the former fall in love,… Internet Archive Birds Of Prey 1930 · Feature A former police commissioner becomes the target of a revenge plot by two men he had helped convict years before. Internet Archive Toby The Pup: In The Museum 1930 · Cartoon · 5 min The first cartoon in a series of twelve with Toby the Pup. The series was produced by Charles Mintz 1930-1931 and distributed through RKO Radio Pictures.…