The world's archives

1,633–1,680 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 You're Growing Up 1955 · Film · Subtitles Deals with some of the complicated physical and emotional processes of growing up. Four major periods of physical growth are considered: birth to age three,… Internet Archive 1954 episode of "The Perry Como Show" 1954 · TV · 15 min · Subtitles 1954 episode of the Classic TV program "The Perry Como Show", with the Perry Como giving live performances of the hits of the day. As with most live TV shows… Internet Archive Frank and His Dog 1952 · Short · 5 min · Subtitles Tells the story of how Penny, Frank's dog, feels neglected when his master is too busy to play with him. Penny chases a cat up a tree, but Frank forgives him… Internet Archive The Captive City (1952) Directed By Robert Wise, Starring John Forsythe 1952 · Feature The Captive City is a 1952 American FILM NOlR crime film directed by Robert Wise and starring John Forsythe. The screenplay is based on real life experiences… Internet Archive Why Study Home Economics? 1955 · Film · Subtitles Presents two teen-age girls as they learn how a knowledge of homemaking can contribute to the enrichment of life. They also learn about the vocational… Internet Archive Appointment on Mars 1952 · TV · Subtitles Tales Of Tomorrow ep Appointment on Mars * Season: 1 * Episode: 39 * First Aired: 6/27/1952 Internet Archive Industry on Parade (Can 3a) 1950 · Film · Subtitles Many stock shots to be logged. Contains a number of episodes of Industry on Parade spliced together. Mining diatomite (celite) at Johns-Manville Corporation.… Internet Archive The XF-85 1950 · Short · 8 min The McDonnell XF-85 [Goblin] was an attempt to provide escort cover for the new long-range Convair B-36 "Peacemaker", in 1947 the USAAF issued a request to… Internet Archive Nothing to Argue About 1953 · Film · Subtitles Promoting the Raytheon television set. Salesman pays sales call on skeptical family and convinces each member in turn. Discussion of tuning, UHF, and picture… Internet Archive Windom's Way (1957) 1957 · Feature A doctor's sophisticated wife joins him at his remote Asian practice to try and patch up their marriage. Increasingly violent friction between local rubber… Internet Archive General Electric Theater: I'm a Fool 1954 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles In "I'm a Fool", James Dean plays "The Boy" aka "Walter Mathers" alongside Eddie Albert's on-screen narration of the same character. Natalie Wood appears in… Internet Archive Immunization (2nd Ed) 1955 · Short · 8 min · Subtitles Explains what immunization is and how it is built up either by having a disease or by being inoculated with vaccine. Shows how smallpox vaccine is produced… Internet Archive OperationHARDTACK Basic Effects Structures and Materiel 1958 · Short Operation HARDTACK I consisted of 35 nuclear tests conducted at the Pacific Proving Ground between April 28 and August 18, 1958. These tests included balloon,… Internet Archive Carving Magic 1959 · Film · Subtitles Home economist Martha Logan tells the story of a husband who enjoys showing off his carving ability. She demonstrates how to carve 21 popular cuts of meat,… Internet Archive What It Means To Be an American 1952 · Short · 22 min · Subtitles Much discussion about how Americans can feel free to speak openly without fear. stresses value of cooperation and independence. Most visuals are less than… Internet Archive The Shadow On The Window (1957) Jerry Mathers, Philip Carey, Betty Garrett, John Drew Barrymore 1957 · Feature The Shadow on the Window is a 1957 American film NOlR crime film directed by William Asher and starring Jerry Mathers, Philip Carey, Betty Garrett and John… Internet Archive Our Mr. Sun 1956 · Cartoon From the description in Rick Prelinger's Field Guide to Sponsored Films: Popular scientific film directed by Frank Capra that launched the Bell System Science… Internet Archive Ninth Element, The 1954 · Film · Subtitles Great industrial stock shots: mining, factory, mill, spinning globe, laboratory, test labs, minerals. Beautifully shot industrial production. Woman in… Internet Archive Dynamic American City, The 1956 · Film · Subtitles There could be no better film than this to show how old, character-filled neighborhoods in cities across the nation were wantonly destroyed during the "new is… Internet Archive Ah The Beautiful Priestesses Of Bacchus 1954 Robert Dhery, Colette Brosset, Jacqueline Mailalan, Simone Clairs, Marthe Serres, Rosine Luguet, Liliane Autran 1954 · Feature The trials and tribulations during the preparation for a revue in Paris. Lavish sets and color film. 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 Crossroads: Our First Christmas Tree 1956 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles Reverend Henry Schwan (Don Taylor) arrives from Europe to take over the ministry of Zion Church Internet Archive Pilgrims, The 1955 · Film · Subtitles Follows the Pilgrims from England to Holland and to New England. Discusses the Mayflower compact and the hardships in the New World. Internet Archive The Betty White Show - November 29th 1954 1954 · TV · 28 min · Subtitles An episode of "The Betty White Show". Internet Archive Centralization and Decentralization 1952 · Film · Subtitles Depicts the problems created by the gradual transfer of decision making from local committees to centralized bodies operating at state and national levels.… Internet Archive Fun of Making Friends, The 1950 · Film · Subtitles Discusses the values of friendships and how to make and keep friends. Don't miss the CU of little Susie's abominable snowface mittens (with the button eyes). Internet Archive House in the Middle, The 1954 · Film · Subtitles Illustrates the importance of good housekeeping and heat reflectant value of white paint. Photographed during the atomic blast at the Nevada proving grounds. Internet Archive 1950 1950 · Cartoon Public domain cartoons of 1950. Work in progress. Corrections on copyright status welcome. 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 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 Spooking About Africa 1957 · Cartoon · 6 min Casper is in an African jungle. He frightens a zebra at a watering hole. Wheezy the elephant has a terrible sneezing problem; he sneezes all the feathers off… Internet Archive Phone Call From A Stranger (1952) Bette Davis, Shelley Winters, Gary Merrill 1952 · Feature Phone Call from a Stranger is a 1952 American FILM NOlR drama directed by Jean Negulesco, who was nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.… Internet Archive ''The Adventures Of Kit Carson'' - Singing Wires 1952 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles An episode of the TV western series. Some evil white men are killing people, and frame the Native Americans for it. Drama ensues. Telecast 29 November 1952.… Internet Archive ''The Frank Sinatra Show'' - May 5, 1951 1951 · TV · 44 min · Subtitles I had previously uploaded about 24 minutes of this, but finally, I can upload the whole episode I have of "The Frank Sinatra Show". As You'd assume, it's a… Internet Archive Britain Mourns. Soccer Champs Die In Plane Crash, 1958/02/10 1958 · Newsreel · Subtitles British plane on takeoff near Munich causes death of 25, including Manchester United soccer team. (partial newsreel). Internet Archive Face to Face 1952 · Feature Title: Face to Face Summary: Two stories. In the first, a sea captain has to conceal a man's presence aboard ship from his crew. In the second, a Wild West… Internet Archive The Adventures of Long John Silver - Episode 1: 'The Necklace' 1954 · TV · Subtitles When Long John is falsely accused of murder, Miss Purity volunteers to save him if he sets their wedding date. Internet Archive The Garment Jungle (1957) 1957 · Feature Alan Mitchell returns to New York to work for his father Walter, the owner of a fashion house that designs and manufactures dresses. To stay non-union, Walter… Internet Archive ''Make Room for Daddy'' - Rusty Gets a Haircut 1955 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of 1950s sitcom "Make Room for Daddy", starring Danny Thomas. Originally broadcast 22 February 1955, this episode is complete with original… Internet Archive Shield for Murder 1954 · Feature Title: Shield for Murder Summary: When a brutal police detective Lt. murders a bookmaker's runner for $25,000 in cash, a deaf mute sees him do it and now he… Internet Archive Champion (1949) [720p High Res.] Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Ruth Roman, Lola Albright 1953 · Feature Champion is a 1949 American drama FILM NOlR sport film directed by Mark Robson with a screenplay written by Carl Foreman based on a short story by Ring… Internet Archive Rebel in Town 1956 · Feature Title: Rebel in Town Summary: After the Civil War, in a Yankee town five Confederates find trouble when one of them accidentally shoots a local young boy.… Internet Archive Marriage Is a Partnership 1951 · Film · Subtitles DOTTY, ON A TRAIN BY HERSELF, REFLECTS BACK ON FIRST YEAR OF MARRIED LIFE. FLASHBACKS DRAMATIZE SOME OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT AROUSE BETWEEN PETE & DOTTY;… Internet Archive Episode of "The Dinah Shore Show" from 1956 1956 · Commercial · 15 min · Subtitles Episode of "The Dinah Shore Show" from 1956. Originally broadcast in Color, Now it only exists in Black and White. Contains original commercials for Chevrolet. Internet Archive What About Drinking? 1954 · Short · 10 min · Subtitles Open-ended discussion on teenage drinking. Internet Archive Rhythm of Production: Automatic Mass Production with Progress Through Machinery, The 1957 · Film · Subtitles PA-1238 Rhythm of Production: Automatic Mass Production w/ Progress Through Machinery 00:20:18:23 - 00:28:51:11 Color Silent 1957 Title credits: "The Rhythm… 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 House on Haunted Hill (1959) 1959 · Feature House on Haunted Hill is a 1959 American cult classic horror film produced and directed by William Castle, written by Robb White and starring Vincent Price,…