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5,041–5,088 of 18,898 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 Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
|---|---|
| Kids | Cartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature. |
| Tweens | Documentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures. |
| Teens | Everything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower. |
| Adult | Sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage. |
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Work of the Blood
Work of the Blood An interpretation by Alexander Calder and Randy Matter of the works of Calder, suggesting an interconnection between movements in nature and…
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PLANETARY GEARS, PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION - PART II - MULTIPLE SETS
Department of Defense PIN 29871 PLANETARY GEARS, PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION - PART II - MULTIPLE SETS DEMONSTRATES PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION GOVERNING MULTIPLE…
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1958 - The Bonnie Parker Story - La historia de Bonnie Parker - William Witney - VO
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The Loretta Young Show: The Lady in the Fish Bowl
Season 7, Episode 9 Aired 22 Nov. 1959. Actors: Fred Coby; Robert Foulk; Kitty Kelly
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1951 - The Scarf - The Dungeon - Evidencia trágica - Ewald André Dupont - VOSE
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C-130 Hercules Progress Report
National Archives and Records Administration - ARC Identifier 66768 / Local Identifier 342-USAF-23442 - C-130 Hercules Progress Report - Department of…
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The Goldbergs misc ep 05
The Goldbergs misc ep 05
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Ozzie & Harriet: Ricky's Lost Letter (1954)
Aired 12 March 1954 (season 2, episode 26). Rick is trying to find the letter that he received from a girl.
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House Fly, The
Uses micro-photography and magnification to portray the habits and life history of the common housefly and the ways in which it is a menace to health. Traces…
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The Loretta Young Show: The Case of Mrs. Bannister
Season 2, Episode 23 Aired 6 Feb. 1955. Actors: John Archer; Cheryl Callaway; Larry Blake; Douglas Evans Runtime: 23:14
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Invisible Man TV 1959 colorized s02e04 The Prize
A prize-winning Russian writer (Mai Zetterling) is detained for speaking out against her repressive government. Peter Brady sets out to rescue her, but the…
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Suspense: House of Masks
Season 4, Episode 38 Aired 10 June 1952. Actors: Geraldine Fitzgerald; William Redfield; Ann Shoemaker; Rex Marshall Runtime: 24:37
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Esta Es Mi Vida ( 1952)
Ésta es mi vida es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Román Viñoly Barreto sobre el guion de Carlos A. Petit que se estrenó el 17 de…
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Fundamentals Of Public Speaking
Uses a school situation to show the importance of public speaking. Tells how to analyze a speech situation, and how to plan and deliver an effective talk.…
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1954 - Suddenly - De repente - Lewis Allen - VOSE
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Stress
Dr. Hans Selye of the University of Montreal explains the nature of "stress" as a general alarm reaction through the pituitary and adrenal glands, set off by…
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Wonder Of Reproduction
Children watch Siamese fighting fish and the Egyptian mouth breeder in aquariums. They witness the reproductive processes of these fish. This film can be…
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1957 - 5 Steps to Danger - Red invisible - Henry S. Kesler - VE - Versión en Español
For Academic / Educational Use Only derechonoir.wordpress.com
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Getting Ready Emotionally
This was part of the “Are You Ready for Service?” series and was shown to high school boys to prepare them for being drafted into the military. “Get yourself…
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The Loretta Young Show: Option on a Wife
Season 2, Episode 25 Aired 20 Feb. 1955. Runtime: 23:06 Actors: Jock Mahoney; John Stephenson; Nana Bryant; Charles Evans; James Hays
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Revolution in the Colonial World
Revolution in the Colonial World Summary Discusses the present conflict between the remaining colonial powers of the West and the newly independent countries…
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1954 - Jail Bait - Hidden Face - Ed Wood - VOSE
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Radar Men From the Moon - Chapter 5: Murder Car
You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page .
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Mackenzie's Raiders TV 1958 colorized s01e05 Deadly Mirror
A cavalry commander (Richard Carlson) has received secret authorization to cross into Mexico if necessary to stop bandits moving across the Rio Grande into…
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Goin'! Goin'! Gosh! (Laserdisc)
NTSC
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Summer Storm (Suspense)
Aired 1950-01-17 (season 2, episode 20). I believe that this story was used previously for an episode of the radio version of Suspense.
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GE Theater: The Dark, Dark Hours
James Dean forces a physician (Ronald Reagan) at gunpoint to remove a bullet from his friend. Season 3, Episode 12 Aired 12 Dec. 1954.
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I Married Joan: Circumstantial Evidence
Season 1, Episode 14 Aired 14 Jan. 1953. Runtime: 23:14 Actors: Joan Davis; Jim Backus
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1955 - The Big Bluff - W. Lee Wilder - VOSE
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Oro Bajo (1956)
pelicula
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AIR FORCE STORY VOL 2, CHAP 2 - MEETING THE RED CHALLENGE
Department of Defense PIN 26138 AIR FORCE STORY VOL 2, CHAP 2 - MEETING THE RED CHALLENGE 1959 COVERS PRELIMINARY EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE KOREAN WAR,…
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La Indeseable ( 1951)
La indeseable es una película de Argentina en blanco y negro dirigida por Mario Soffici según el guion de José Ramón Luna que se estrenó el 18 de mayo de 1951…
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Learning About Leaves
Time lapse photography, animation and closeups explain how leaves are important to plants, animals and man. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher…
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Radar Men From the Moon - Chapter 4: Flight to Destruction
You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page .
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The New Age of Architecture
Film commissioned by a leading architectural journal to discuss major trends in its field. Among the 16 architects, planners, and builders appearing are Eero…
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Wonder Of Our Body
Introduces Uncle Bob who operates a neighborhood fix-it shop where some boys bring a camera for repairs. Points out the similarities between the camera and…
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Dragnet S01 E05 The Big Cast
Dragnet TV "The Big Cast". Season 1 Episode 5
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El Amor Nunca Muere(1955)
El amor nunca muere es una película de Argentina en blanco y negro dirigida por Luis César Amadori según su propio guion escrito en colaboración con Pedro…
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El Cura Lorenzo(1954)
El cura Lorenzo es una película de Argentina de 1954, dirigida por Augusto César Vatteone , protagonizada por Ángel Magaña. Fue filmada en los Estudios…
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Stella Maris (1953)
Stella Maris es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Homero Cárpena sobre su propio guion escrito en colaboración con Humberto de la Rosa…
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Mackenzie's Raiders TV 1958 colorized s01e04 Indian Agent
When a crooked Indian agent encourages young Indian braves to attack white settlers, Colonel Mackenzie (Richard Carlson) suspects his treachery, but needs to…
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Life On A Dead Tree
Dave and Tommy have found an old dead tree in the woods. As they explore it, they find that it is the home of many different plants and animals such as…
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Oedipus Rex : Man and God
Part III of director John Barnes’ four-part opus on Oedipus the King, by Sophocles. Oedipus, representing the worldly liberal thought infusing Greek…
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Public Defender: Circumstantial Evidence
Season 2, Episode 13 Aired 25 Nov. 1954. Note: The actor Max Showalter also used the name Casey Adams.
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Queen for a Day - Partial 1956 episode
An incomplete (first half only) episode of a U.S. game show. Unfortunately the full episode seems to no longer exist. A kinescope recording which I ripped…
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El Secuestrador (1958)
El secuestrador es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Leopoldo Torre Nilsson sobre su propio guion escrito en colaboración con Beatriz…
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1956 - The Intimate Stranger - Intimidad con un extraño - Joseph Losey - Alec C. Snowden - VO
For Academic / Educational Use Only derechonoir.wordpress.com
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