The world's archives

3,745–3,792 of 12,283 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 Cubby's Picnic (1933) 1933 · Feature Cubby The Bear takes his girlfriend to the park where a band plays and they go fishing. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/cubbys-picnic-1933/ Internet Archive The Sailor's Home (1936) 1936 · Feature The Sailor's Home is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Frank Moser, Paul Terry. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-sailors-home-1936/ Internet Archive Trigger Pals (1939) 1939 · Feature Kent wants the Allen ranch. So he has Steve and his men rustle their cattle using Pete as an informant. When the Trigger Pals Lucky, Stormy, and Fuzzy fight… Internet Archive My Pal Paul 1930 · Feature Internet Archive 1933 Glückliche Reise ( Max Hansen, Magda Schneider, Paul Henckels, Adele Sandrock) 1933 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1933. Glückliche Reise. U.a mit Magda Schneider,Paul Henckels und Adele Sandrock Internet Archive 1934 Der Schwarze Walfisch ( Emil Jannings, Käthe Haack, Max Gülstorff) 1934 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1934. Der schwarze Walfisch. U.a mit Emil Jannings und Käthe Haack Internet Archive 1937 Der Katzensteg 1937 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1937.. Der Katzensteg... Nein kein Film über's Modeln vom Laufsteg.. Über den Katzensteg marschierten die Franzosen… Internet Archive 1938 Im Schallplattenladen ( Karl Valentin, Liesl Karlstadt) 1938 · Feature Film(Kurzfilm) aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1938. Im Schallplattenladen. U.a mit Karl Valentin und Liesl Karlstadt Internet Archive The Dawn Patrol 1930 · Feature Internet Archive Sinkin' In The Bathtub 1930 Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising 1930 · Cartoon Sinkin' In The Bathtub, 1930, Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising Internet Archive 1934 Fürst Woronzeff ( Albrecht Schönhals, Brigitte Helm, Willy Birgel, Fritz Odemar) 1934 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1934. Fürst Woronzeff. U.a mit Brigitte Helm und Willy Birgel Internet Archive 1937 Die Schlacht Um Miggershausen ( Zeichentrick) 1937 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1937. Die Schlacht um Miggershausen. Zeichentrick, Internet Archive 1937 Wenn Du Eine Schwiegermutter Hast 1937 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1937. Wenn du eine Schwiegermutter hast. Internet Archive The Fighting Marines: Chapter 4 - The Mark of the Tiger Shark 1935 · Short · 18 min U.S. Marines, attempting to build a landing field on Halfway Island in the Pacific, unwittingly endanger the secret hideout of a mysterious figure known as… Internet Archive Bosko At The Zoo 1932 Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising 1932 · Cartoon Bosko At The Zoo 1932 Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising Internet Archive Five Puplets (1935) 1935 · Feature Thie Terry-Toon has a stork delivering five puppies to a town, with all the dog-population householders blocking up their chimneys so the heavy consignment of… Internet Archive Tightrope Tricks (1933) 1933 · Feature Tightrope Tricks is a Tom and Jerry cartoon directed by John Foster, George Rufle. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/tightrope-tricks-1933/ Internet Archive Daredevils of the Red Circle (1939) 1939 · Film When their amusement park is destroyed, three daredevil athletes go after the man responsible, a mastermind who escaped from prison determined to destroy… Internet Archive Tom Sawyer 1930 · Feature Internet Archive 1933 Der Page Vom Dalmasse Hotel ( Dolly Haas, Hans Adalbert V Schletow) 1933 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1933. Der Page von Dalmasse Hotel. U.a mit Dolly Haas und Hans Adalbert von Schletow Internet Archive 1939 Frau Am Steuer ( Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Leo Slezak, Rudolf Platte, Grethe Weiser, Hans Junkermann) 1939 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1939. Frau am Steuer. U.a mit Willy Fritsch und Lilian Harvey Internet Archive 1934 Ferien Vom Ich ( Herrmann Speelmanns, Carola Höhn, Fritz Genschow, Walter Steinbeck, Hans Adalbert Von Schlettow) 1934 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1934 Ferien vom ich u.a mit Hermann Speelmans,Carola Höhn & Fritz Genschow Internet Archive Bull-ero (1932) 1932 · Feature Bull-ero is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Frank Moser. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/bull-ero-1932/ Internet Archive Foiled Again (1935) 1935 · Feature Foiled Again is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Frank Moser. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/foiled-again-1935/ Internet Archive Sherman Was Right (1932) 1932 · Feature Sherman Was Right is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Frank Moser. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/sherman-was-right-1932/ Internet Archive Sunken Treasures (1936) 1936 · Feature Sunken Treasures is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Mannie Davis, George Gordon. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/sunken-treasures-1936/ Internet Archive The Runt (1935) 1935 · Feature The Runt is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Frank Moser. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-runt-1935/ Internet Archive Round About Hollywood (1931 short film) 1931 · Short · 7 min A 1931 short film called "Round About Hollywood". A travelogue processed in cinecolor. Internet Archive Dumb Patrol 1931 Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising 1931 · Cartoon Dumb Patrol 1931 Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising Internet Archive 1934 Die Liebe Und Die Erste Eisenbahn ( Ida Wüst, Karin Hardt, Fritz Kampers, Max Gülstorff, Paul Westermeier) 1934 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1934. Die Liebe und die erste Eisenbahn. U.a mit Ida Wüst und Fritz Kampers Internet Archive 1934 Fräulein Frau ( Jenny Jugo, Paul Hörbiger, Olga Limburg, Fritz Odemar, Anton Pointer) 1934 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1934. Fräulein Frau. U.a mit Jenny Jugo und Paul Hörbiger Internet Archive 1936 Ein Mädel Vom Ballett ( Anny Ondra, Viktor Staal, Ursula Grabley, Rudolf Platte) 1936 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1936. Ein Mädel vom Ballett. U.a mit Viktor Staal und Anny Ondra Internet Archive The Three Musketeers, Chapter 5 1933 · Short · 16 min From IMDb : Tom Wayne rescues Clancy, Renard and Schmidt in the Arabian desert and they join him in going after El Shaitan, a bad guy who is never seen as he… Internet Archive Wheels Across Africa 1936 · Film · Subtitles Internet Archive Ace Drummond Chapter 3 1936 · Short 13 part serial base on the comic strip character Ace Drummond created by WWI flying Ace Eddie Rickenbacker. Internet Archive 1935 Karl Räumt Auf 1935 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1935. Karl räumt auf(ein ganzer Kerl) Nach dem Lustspielroman " Karl der Große " U.a mit Joe Stöckel und Hermann… Internet Archive Min and Bill 1930 · Feature Internet Archive Farmer Al Falfa's Bedtime Story (1932) 1932 · Feature Farmer Al Falfa's Bedtime Story is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Frank Moser. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/farmer-al-falfas-bedtime-story-1932/ Internet Archive Peg Leg Pete (1932) 1932 · Feature Peg Leg Pete is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Frank Moser. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/peg-leg-pete-1932/ Internet Archive Soldier Old Man (1932) 1932 · Feature Krazy's in an all-out war with the residents of a retired soldiers' home. In the beginning, he's doing very well as a creative caregiver, but when the… Internet Archive The Book Shop (1937) 1937 · Feature The Book Shop is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Mannie Davis, George Gordon. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-book-shop-1937/ Internet Archive The Frame-Up (1938) 1938 · Feature The Frame-Up is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Connie Rasinski. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-frame-up-1938/ Internet Archive The Tin Can Tourist (1937) 1937 · Feature Farmer Al Falfa and Puddy the Pup bring their gadget-filled trailer to the Tin Can Tourist Camp, but their fun is spoiled by angry bees. Watch on RetroFlix:… Internet Archive Born Reckless 1930 · Feature Internet Archive Bosko, The Talk Ink Kid 1929 Hugh Harmam, Rudolf Ising 1930 · Cartoon Bosko, The Talk Ink Kid 1929 Hugh Harmam, Rudolf Ising Internet Archive 1935 Ein Teufelskerl ( Gustav Fröhlich, Lizzi Holzschuh, Adele Sandrock, Georg Alexander, Fritz Odemar) 1935 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1935. Ein Teufelskerl. U.a mit Gustav Fröhlich und Adele Sandrock Internet Archive 1939 Der Vierte Kommt Nicht ( Dorothea Wieck, Werner Hinz, Ferdinand Marian) 1939 · Feature Film aus dem deutschen dritten Reich von 1939. Der Vierte kommt nicht. U.a mit Dorothea Wieck und Werner Hinz Internet Archive Behind the Make-Up 1930 · Feature