The world's archives

1,537–1,584 of 18,145 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 Electrons in a Uniform Magnetic Field 1959 · Film · Subtitles Dorothy Montgomery uses a Leybold tube to measure the curvature of the path of the electrons in a magnetic field and thus determine the mass of the electron. Internet Archive The 280 mm Gun at the Nevada Proving Ground 1953 · Short · 10 min The testing of the Mark 9 atomic artillery shell was the Grable event, part of a much larger series of nuclear detonations under the umbrella of Operation… Internet Archive Show 'Em the Road 1954 · Film · Subtitles The juvenile officer of a town explains the safety and economy competition to the police department, a two-day 663 mile route -- "starting in Lynwood and… Internet Archive ''Judge Roy Bean'' - Slightly Prodigal 1956 · TV · 26 min · Subtitles TV western series from 1956 starring Edgar Buchanan and filmed in interesting-looking colour. Internet Archive What Makes A Good Party? 1950 · Film · Subtitles Shows how to plan a party. Illustrates the skills which enable the guests to have fun together. Skeletal Entry Internet Archive Insect Zoo 1950 · Short · 9 min · Subtitles Characteristics of insects in general are indicated and, by means of close-up photography, the distinguishing features of each insect are shown. Suggests that… Internet Archive World At Your Call 1950 · Film · Subtitles Excellent color shots of transportation circa 1950 (car, train, and plane) this film deals with the wonders of long-distance telephone communications. US &… Internet Archive 122 Eyes 1958 · Film · Subtitles 11:42:58:07 VS aerials of St. Louis; VS shot from plane on runway and pulling up to the main terminal of airport in St. Louis; VS inside St. Louis airport in… Internet Archive Flying Businessman 1953 · Film · Subtitles About using general aviation in business. VS night shots of airline neon signs at airport (Western Airlines) VS people at airport counter, clerk VS flight… Internet Archive Home Town Story 1951 · Feature · 1 h Title: Home Town Story Summary: After failing to be re-elected, politician Blake Washburn returns home and becomes editor of the local newspaper. When he… Internet Archive Marriage Today 1950 · Film · Subtitles Shows how two young couples have built lasting marriages by a clear analysis of their mutual aims and cooperation in achieving them. One couple, university… Internet Archive Better Use of Leisure Time 1950 · Film · Subtitles GUIDES IN DEVELOPING CONSTRUCTIVE ATTITUDE ABOUT LEISURE TIME. SHOWS HOW TIME CAN BE USED EFFECTIVELY THROUGH A SELF-PLANNED PROGRAM OF LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES. Internet Archive As We Like It 1952 · Film · Subtitles Beer promotional film. "Sparkling, golden, pure, refreshing, a beverage as old as history." Internet Archive These Are My People 1959 · Film · Subtitles Natural gas: Servicemen, gas lines to homes and businesses, etc. Film begins with shot of primitive methods used in digging for brine well, circa 1815… Internet Archive Airport America 1954 · Film · Subtitles Advocates increased airport construction, especially in rural America. Describes the centrality of general aviation to the U.S. economy. Many aerials of… Internet Archive Beginnings of Conscience 1957 · Film · Subtitles Shows how one's behavior is largely influenced by his conscience -- the accumulation of restraints and sanctions which the individual learns as he grows from… Internet Archive ''Candid Camera'' - Misc 1953 episode 1953 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles One of the earliest reality TV series, but not the first (that was "Cash and Carry", 1946-1947). This is a highlights episode aired in 1953 (re-uploaded due… Internet Archive Johnny You're Wanted 1956 · Feature · 1 h 7 min Title: Johnny You're Wanted Summary: A truck driver is accused of the murder of a hitch hiker. Directed by: Vernon Sewell Actors: John Slater, Alfred Marks,… Internet Archive Age 13 1955 · Film · Subtitles Tells the story of Andrew, a 13-year-old whose mother dies and leaves him with an indifferent step-father. Andrew, receiving only hostility from his… Internet Archive Welcome Guest in the House, A 1957 · Short · 23 min · Subtitles Tribute to television as servant of the public in the Cold War era. Internet Archive Last Clear Chance, The 1959 · Film · Subtitles This engaging Kodachrome drama (formatted for television broadcast) from the Union Pacific ostensibly deals with safety at railroad grade crossings, but it's… Internet Archive The Search for Bridey Murphy 1956 · Feature Title: The Search for Bridey Murphy Summary: After being shown what hypnotism can do, a Doctor sets out to study it in depth. When experimenting on his… Internet Archive Fifties Television: ''Dreams'' - I Married Joan (1952) 1952 · TV · 23 min · Subtitles Fifties Television: An episode called "Dreams" of the unpopular yet popular 1950's sitcom "I Married Joan". Starring Joan Davis & Jim Backus. This episode may… Internet Archive American Look 1958 · Film · Subtitles A "tribute to the American stylist," American Look shows families at leisure, children dressed in cowboy and cowgirl outfits watching television, a father… Internet Archive Kansas City Confidential (1952) [P&M] 1080p Blu-ray (1.9GB) 1952 · Feature I scoured the internet for the highest-quality version of this film available online, and this is what I ended up choosing from everything that I found,… Internet Archive Choosing for Happiness 1950 · Film · Subtitles Discusses a young woman's negative appraisal of each new man she meets. Ultimately, she learns that selfanalysis must come first, that she must accept the… Internet Archive TARZAN AND THE SLAVE GIRL 1950 Colorized 1950 · Feature As Jane and the local tribeswomen are abducted one by one by the wild Lionians, Tarzan attempts to persuade their prince to accept a potent medicament for his… Internet Archive Unique Contribution, The (Part II) 1959 · Educational · 13 min · Subtitles How educational films contribute to teaching and learning. With many examples taken from scientific and historical films. Internet Archive Writing Better Social Letters 1950 · Film · Subtitles EXPLAINS FORMS & PURPOSES OF SOCIAL LETTERS, PRINCIPLES OF LETTER WRITING. TEENAGE BOY AND SISTER SIT AT DINING ROOM TABLE WRITING THANK YOU LETTER TO… Internet Archive The Clue of the Missing Ape 1953 · Feature Title: The Clue of the Missing Ape Summary: Directed by: James Hill Actors: Nati Banda, Roy Savage, George Cole Production Company: GB Instructional Films… Internet Archive Life Is a Lark at Willow Grove Park 1956 · Film · Subtitles Features bands playing at music stand; plus 20 minute film of amusement park, rides and circus. Internet Archive How to Listen To... New Dimensions in Sound 1957 · Film · Subtitles PRESENTS NEW STEREO RCA VICTOR PHONOGRAPH RECORDS & PLAYER. DEMONSTRATES SOUND OF STEREOPHONIC REPRODUCTION. 17:12:24:00 How to Listen to New Dimensions in… Internet Archive 1952 Chevrolet Advertising 1951 · Film · Subtitles Great compilation of stock Chevrolet advertising materials for 1952 18:02:30:30:26 Various illustrations of Chevrolet advertisements: “Chevrolet for… Internet Archive Health: Your Cleanliness 1953 · Short · 11 min · Subtitles Importance of cleanliness in fields of science & medicine as protection against disease. Washing hands, bathing, showers, brushing teeth & hair, care of skin,… Internet Archive Aluminum on the March (Part I) 1956 · Cartoon · 13 min · Subtitles PLEASE NOTE: A one-part, higher-quality version of this film is now here. Internet Archive Indestructible Man (1956) 1956 · Feature Indestructible Man is a 1956 science fiction film directed by Jack Pollexfen . The story revolves around a notorious criminal named Jack Stone , played by Lon… Internet Archive Fears of Children 1951 · Film · Subtitles FEARS OF CHILDREN, the third in a series of mental health films entitled "Emotions of Everyday Living," is a film about Paul, a normal five-year-old, and his… Internet Archive ''Judge Roy Bean'' - Black Jack 1956 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles U.S. TV western series filmed in colour. Has a few "twists" in the story. Series starring Edgar Buchanan, Jack Buetel, Jackie Loughery. Also appearing in… Internet Archive U.S. Customs Safeguards Our Foreign Trade, The 1950 · Short · 16 min · Subtitles Shows the work of the United States Customs Service on the Canadian border, on the Mexican border, and in the eastern and western harbors of the United… Internet Archive WJR: One of a Kind 1956 · Film · Subtitles Story of radio station WJR, Detroit. Many shots with local radio personalities in studio and people listening to the radio at home, in the ballpark at work… Internet Archive Ride Lonesome (1959) 1959 · Feature Ride Lonesome is a classic Western film directed by Budd Boetticher, featuring Randolph Scott as the central character, Ben Brigade. The film revolves around… Internet Archive Radio Cab Murder 1954 · Feature Title: Radio Cab Murder Summary: Fred Martin, a taxi driver who is a reformed convict, is used by the police to go undercover in order to help catch a gang of… Internet Archive The Hitch Hiker (1953) 1953 · Feature Ray (Edmond O'Brien) and Gilbert's (Frank Lovejoy) fishing trip takes a terrifying turn when the hitchhiker (William Talman) they pick up turns out to be a… Internet Archive Who's Right? 1954 · Film · Subtitles A dramatization of the experience of a young married couple whose quarrels undermine their happiness and prevent the development of adult love based on mutual… Internet Archive Roads to Romance: The Santa Cruz Trail and Land of the Giant Cactus 1950 · Short · 3 min · Subtitles Travelogue, made for theatrical showing, promoting tourism in Arizona. Internet Archive Our Miss Brooks - This is Your Past 1955 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles Miss Brooks and Mrs. Davis are both being stalked by a mysterious man with a black moustache. The stranger forces Connie to a TV studio where she's guest of… Internet Archive The Little Lamb: A Christmas Story 1955 · Feature Title: The Little Lamb: A Christmas Story Summary: A lamb that had wandered off plays a significant part in the Nativity. Directed by: REMOVE_TAG Actors:… Internet Archive 1953 - Inferno - Infierno - Roy Ward Baker - VE 1953 · Feature For Academic / Educational Use Only derechonoir.wordpress.com t.me/agendasociocultural