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5,617–5,664 of 18,895 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. |
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| 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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Jim Henson - The Early Years
In the days before the iconic breakout of Sesame Street , Jim Henson was an experimental jack of all trades - puppeteer, comedian, designer, actor,…
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Argentina: People of the Pampas
Shows rural and urban life in Argentina, contrasting the high agricultural area of the pampas and the industrial, business, and shipping center of Buenos…
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[Home Movies: Can 10810: Berko Collection: Vacation to Baltimore, Md. & Washington, D.C. Reel 2]
Focuses on railroads and streetcars.
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Not By Chance
A career guidance film. Traces the development of the academic career of a prospective teacher. Dramatized episodes depict several of the various important…
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1951-Jetzt Schlägt`s 13( Theo Lingen, Hans Moser)
Deutscher Film von 1951. Jetzt schlägts 13. u.a mit Hans Moser und Theo Lingen
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La Calle Del Pecado (1954)
La calle del pecado es una película de Argentina del género del drama filmada en blanco y negro dirigida por Ernesto Arancibia sobre su propio guion escrito…
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Los Ojos Llenos De Amor (1954)
Los ojos llenos de amor es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Carlos Schlieper sobre el guion de Abel Santa Cruz según su propia obra…
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Nature's half acre
National Archives and Records Administration Nature's half acre Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (07/01/1974 - ) ARC Identifier…
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Big Idea
Pro–free enterprise parable sponsored by the large meatpacker as part of a widespread “economic education” campaign. In the dramatization, a woman reporter…
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1950 - Woman on the Run - La fugitiva - Norman Foster - VESE
For Academic - Educational Use Only
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Depressive States: Part 1
Credits: Writer and director, Robert Anderson National Film Board Archive Collection Presents some manifestations of the agitated form of severe depression.…
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El Abuelo(1954)
El abuelo es un filme argentino dramático que se estrenó el 2 de julio de 1954, dirigido por Román Viñoly Barreto y escrito por Emilio Villalba Welsh basado…
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Hoy Canto Para Ti( 1950)
Hoy canto para ti es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Kurt Land sobre el guion de Luis Alberto Negro y Oscar Cabeillou que se estrenó…
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Infectious Hazards Of Bacteriological Techniques
This film shows how infectious bacteriological agents were handled at Ft. Detrick, Maryland in 1959. As Camp Detrick, it was designated a permanent…
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How To Make And Use Dioramas
Educational Consultant: Irene F. Cypher, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education, Department of Communications, New York University. Art Consultant: Elayne…
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The Speed of Light: Measurement and Applications
"An E.B.E. sound film no. 741." Production supervisor, Robert Longini; collaborator, Harvey B. Lemon Examines historic developments in measuring the speed…
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Maryland, 1957-05-30
Vanguard satellite assembled in MD (partial newsreel)
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58 01 12 The Jack Benny Program S 08e 09 Jack Takes A Beaver To The Dentist
Rochester does his impression of Louis Armstrong and sings "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby." The den mother of the Beverly Hills Beavers, Mrs.…
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The Old-Order Amish
Music, Jack Behrens; editor, Stephen Schmidt Explains the group structure and psychology of the Amish, showing their detachment and their resistence to the…
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1957 - The Brothers Rico - Los hermanos Rico - Phil Karlson - VO
For Academic - Educational Use Only
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Caidos En El Infierno (1954)
Caídos en el infierno es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Luis César Amadori sobre su propio guion según la novela homónima de Michael…
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Derecho Viejo (1951)
Derecho viejo es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Manuel Romero sobre el guion de Alfredo Ruanova que se estrenó el 4 de enero de 1951…
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La Morocha (1958)
La morocha es una película de Argentina en blanco y negro dirigida por Ralph Pappier según el guion de Sixto Pondal Ríos y Carlos Olivari que se estrenó el 30…
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Mis Amores En Rio (1959)
Mis amores en Río es una película filmada en colores coproducida en Argentina y Brasil dirigida por Carlos Hugo Christensen sobre el guion de Pedro Bloch que…
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Rumour (rumor) 1956
A short animated film about the 1943 detroit race riots and how rumors played a role in it. RUMOR Discussion film on prevention of rumors Drawn by the…
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007. Romeria d'orfeons a Montserrat (1956)
Romiatge d'Orfeons de diferents ciutats de Catalunya amb un concert multitudinari a la plaça del Monestir, amb benedicció de l'Abat Escarré. Després de la…
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[Home Movies: Can 10846: Yardley, PA: Suburban Life]
Skeletal Entry
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Tibetan Traders
Shows life, beliefs and the epic journey of seminomadic traders dwelling in one of the strategic mountain passes between southwestern Tibet and India. We…
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Children Are Creative
Director, Frank Bach; creator of animation, Don Fenton; photographer, Harley Jones; editor, Nancy Ross In a series of animated cartoons describes outmoded…
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Decision for Chemistry
Film surveying the role of chemistry in American life and the central role of the people, products, and plants of Monsanto. Intended for nontheatrical use and…
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''The Colgate Comedy Hour'' - 21 October 1951
Jack Carson is host, along with his guests Robert Alda and Betty Garrett.
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Howdy Doody - 1 May 1950
An episode of the popular children's TV series.
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Introduction to Manual Heliarc Welding
An introduction to the Heliarc (TIG) welding process. Includes an animated diagram of a TIG torch, showing how the welding current, shielding gas, and cooling…
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Acorralada (1951)
Acorralada es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Julio C. Rossi sobre su propio guion escrito en colaboración con Miguel de Calasanz y…
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Adios Problemas (1955)
Adiós problemas es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Kurt Land sobre el guion de Abel Santa Cruz que se estrenó el 18 de mayo de 1955 y…
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Bendita Seas(1956)
Bendita seas es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Luis Mottura sobre el guion de Eliseo Montaine y María Luz Regás sobre una obra…
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Industry on Parade, Ep. 459: Keep It Clean
The Industry on Parade series portrayed the nation’s industrial sector during the 1950s. The films strove for a broad representation of American enterprises…
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59 03 22 The Jack Benny Program S 09e 14 Edgar Bergen Show
Don opens by giving Jack a ridiculously pompous introduction. This leads to an argument because it made Jack sound ancient. Jack goes to Edgar Bergen's home…
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Home Movie: 71112: Detroit Family, Atlantic City Vacation
To come.
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Marianela (1955)
Marianela es una película argentina en blanco y negro dirigida por Julio Porter sobre su propio guion escrito en colaboración con Luis Ordaz y Pablo Palant…
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Romeo Y Julita(1954)
Romeo y Julita es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Enrique Carreras según el guion de Rafael Beltrán sobre el argumento de Miguel de…
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Effective Learning In The Elementary School
A fifth grade teacher explains how properly motivated unit study projects which are planned and developed by her class contribute to the students' knowledge…
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Gasoline Age: History Of Transportation Part II
Describes some changes that have taken place in transportation since the coming of the automobile--the growth and decline of railroads, the tremendous…
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Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island
Recreates the conflict of Roger Williams with the Puritan leaders of New England, including his attempts to achieve separation of church and state, freedom of…
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Home Movie: 98900: YMCA Camp, Michigan
Home movies shot at YMCA camp, Michigan, 1952-54.
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55 01 09 The Jack Benny Program S 05e 08 Burglar Tries To Break Into The Vault
Jack comes home for dinner after a long rehearsal. Polly the parrot, who Rochester had sucked into the vacuum cleaner earlier, squeals on the butler for…
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Physical Aspects of Puberty
Animated explanation of primary and secondary sex characteristics in adolescent boys and girls.
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58 01 26 The Jack Benny Program S 08e 10 Honeymooners Show
Jack introduces Dennis Day, who's pouting because he hasn't been on the show in five months. After claiming his loyalty, and insulting Jack in the process, he…