The world's archives

2,545–2,592 of 18,388 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 Why Kill the Goose: The Profit System 1955 · Film · Subtitles Examines the American profit system, showing that profits, although much smaller than generally believed, make possible a continuing stream of technological… Internet Archive Billion Dollar Limited 1950 · Cartoon A Superman movie. Internet Archive ''Whats My Line?'' - 9 September 1956 1956 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of "What's My Line?", a popular 1950s game show. This episode is hosted by John Daly, with panelists Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Dorothy… Internet Archive blondeinbondage 1957 · Feature · Subtitles film Internet Archive Manhattan Landmarks 1950 · Film · Subtitles Two Pathé News Magazine of the Screen shots of various Manhattan sights Internet Archive ''Sheriff of Cochise''- The Red-Haired Visitor (TV Drama, 1956) 1956 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles Another episode of the 1950's television drama "Sheriff of Cochise". This episode, produced and distibuted by Desilu and NTA, was a crime drama that aired in… Internet Archive The Big Picture #426 "Flying Soldiers" 1958 · TV · 28 min · Subtitles "The original release sheet reads: 'Flying Soldiers' is a documentary film which dramatically presents the story of Army aviation. Viewers will see everything… Internet Archive ''Texaco Star Theater'' - 28 February 1950 1950 · TV · 58 min · Subtitles An episode of the NBC comedy-variety show "Texaco Star Theater", one of the most popular television series ever aired. This episode is interesting for the… Internet Archive Flood Relief. President Inspects Area and Speeds Aid, 1955/08/25 1955 · Newsreel · Subtitles (1) Ike inspects flood damage in northeast after hurricane Connie, damage in billions, and the digging out begins (2) "Rebellion Spreads in North Africa" -… Internet Archive You're Driving 90 Horses 1959 · Film · Subtitles Deals with motor vehicle safety and shows locations where most accidents occur. Suggests concentration, control and courtesy as a basis for a defense driving… Internet Archive ''Who Said That'' - 30 March 1953 1953 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of "Who Said That?", a panel game show. Hosted by Walter Kiernan, with panelists H.V. Kaltenborn, Dagmar, Deems Taylor and Frank Conniff. Series… Internet Archive 1951 - Detective Story - Brigada 21 - William Wyler - VOSE 1951 · Feature For Academic / Educational Use Only derechonoir.wordpress.com Internet Archive ''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Gun 1954 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles An episode of the 1950s anthology series "Four Star Playhouse". This episode originally aired 11 February 1954, and stars Dick Powell. This dramatic episode… Internet Archive 1957 - Sweet Smell of Success - Alexander Mackendrick - VOSE 1957 · Feature For Academic / Educational Use Only derechonoir.wordpress.com Internet Archive [Relief Supplies for Korea] 1950 · Newsreel · Subtitles Relief ship Hawaiian Bear sails from Port of Stockton (California), carrying cargo contributed by the American-Korean Foundation. Newsreel story. Internet Archive DuMont Television Network, closing logo 1950 · TV · Subtitles Reasonable-Quality copy of the DuMont Television Network closing logo. Taken from the end of a episode of "Captain Video". The DuMont Network lasted from 1946… Internet Archive 1958 1958 · Cartoon Public domain cartoons of 1958. Work in progress. Corrections on copyright status welcome. Internet Archive Kon-Tiki (Motion picture) 1951 · Educational · 35 min 35 mm. version released in 1951 by RKO Radio Pictures. 16 mm. and 35 mm. versions distributed in 1964 by Irving Lesser Enterprises Presents a documentary… Internet Archive Inner Man Steps Out, The 1951 · Film · Subtitles Presents the problems of supervision, telling about a plant supervisor who goes to the doctor for help as a result of the tensions and unpleasant experiences… Internet Archive Colonel Bleep; Season 1, Episode 9: Nightmare 1958 · Film · Subtitles Colonel Bleep TV-series episode where Squeek and Scratch learn the importance of following the rules to ensure safe flying. "From their earth headquarters on… Internet Archive [Picture Puzzle Aids in Criminal Identification] 1950 · Film · Subtitles Picture Puzzle Aids in Criminal Identification Identikit-like system to reconstruct appearance of perps Richmond, Calif. "picture puzzles to put muggs in the… Internet Archive Your Hit Parade - March 6, 1954 (Music, Variety) 1954 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of "Your Hit Parade", a popular show from the 1950s featuring the hits of the week performed by the cast of the show. Songs in this episode… Internet Archive Special Days in February 1953 · Film · Subtitles "Presents February as a month with three special days. Discusses the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington and portrays scenes that recreated some of their life… Internet Archive ''People are Funny'' - Misc 1959 episode 1959 · TV · 24 min · Subtitles An episode of the popular game show "People Are Funny". Hosted by Art Linkletter. In this episode, there are two people with an unlikely job, and one who is… Internet Archive Information Machine, The 1958 · Film · Subtitles [Subtitle: "or Creative Man and the Data Processor"] The background and development of data processing is cleverly presented through the use of animation. Internet Archive "Emperor Norton's Bridge" (1956) — Season 1, Episode 8, of Telephone Time 1956 · TV · 26 min · Subtitles Film contributed by The Emperor Norton Trust , a Boston-based nonprofit that advances the legacy of Emperor Norton, through its AR chive of E mperor N orton… Internet Archive GIANT FROM THE UNKNOWN 1958 colorized 1958 · Feature A very large, degenerate, Spanish conqueror is freed from suspended animation by lightning and goes on a killing spree in a small town. colorized Internet Archive ''Liberace'' - American Composers 1956 · TV · 26 min · Subtitles An episode of "Liberace", a popular 1950s TV series starring the pianist of the same name. In this episode, he plays the music of American composers,… Internet Archive [News Magazine of the Screen, October 1950] 1950 · Newsreel · 19 min · Subtitles Newsreel stories reformatted for educational presentation. Internet Archive Distant Drums (1951) 1951 · Feature After destroying a Seminole fort, American soldiers and their rescued companions must face the dangerous Everglades and hostile Indians in order to reach… Internet Archive In Our Hands, Part 2: What We Have 1950 · Film · Subtitles Part 2 of 4 of "In Our Hands". From the How We Live in America Series. Anti-communist, pro-capitalist film. Titles on leader: 3730A American Foundation Long… Internet Archive Little Black Bag 1952 · TV · Subtitles Tales of Tomorrow ep Little Black Bag Season: 1 Episode: 35 First Aired: 5/30/1952 Internet Archive Classic Coca-Cola Commercial from 1954 1954 · Commercial Classic 50's Commercial for Coca-Cola, originally broadcast 1954. Internet Archive Magnet Laboratory, A 1959 · Educational · 21 min In the hands of another director, the inner-workings of a magnet laboratory could have caused a whole classroom to fall asleep of boredom. No so when Leacock… Internet Archive In Our Hands, Part 4: How to Keep What We Have 1950 · Film · Subtitles Part 4 of 4 of "In Our Hands". From the How We Live in America Series. Anti-communist, pro-capitalist film. Contains stock footage from a number of other… Internet Archive House of Bamboo (1955) 1955 · Feature Eddie Kenner is given a special assignment by the Army to get the inside story on Sandy Dawson, a former GI who has formed a gang of fellow servicemen and… Internet Archive Outbreak of Salmonella Infection, An 1954 · Film · Subtitles Studies a simulated outbreak of food-borne illness caused by organisms of the salmonella group. Examines source and means of contamination, factors aiding the… Internet Archive ''Where's Raymond'' - Misc episode 1954 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles Sitcom starring Ray Bolger, the highlight being a dance number. Note: Contains original commercials for Kem-Tone paint and Pall Mall cigarettes. Internet Archive Fifties Television: ''Home of the Week'' - I Married Joan (1954) 1954 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles Fifties Television: An episode of the silly 1950's sitcom "I Married Joan" called ''Home of the Week''. This show was only a moderate success, but it's still… Internet Archive ''The Red Skelton Revue'' - 8 September 1954 1954 · TV · 59 min · Subtitles An episode of "The Red Skelton Revue", a live variety series. This episode features comedy sketches, music, dancing, and the original commercials. Guests… Internet Archive New York City, 1955/09/05 1955 · Newsreel · Subtitles (1) Car show in NY of idea cars (2) Austria - "hotel on wheels" RV vehicle (3) "French Look" in 1956 styles - Algeria vs. France (partial newsreel) Internet Archive Pushover (1954) 1954 · Feature A police detective falls for the bank robber's girlfriend he is supposed to be tailing. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/pushover-1954/ Internet Archive Stazione Termini (1953) 1953 · Feature While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy,… Internet Archive Good-bye, Mr. Roach 1959 · Film · Subtitles Sponsored film showing home prevention strategies against cockroach infestation. Promotes the use of Velsicol Corporation's Chlordane both at home and in… Internet Archive ''The Milton Berle Show'' - 8 May 1956 1956 · TV · 58 min · Subtitles An episode of NBC comedy-variety series "The Milton Berle Show", featuring guest stars Mickey Rooney and Peggy King. With original commercials. Note: The… Internet Archive Angry Boy 1951 · Film · Subtitles This simple and affecting story tells how Tommy Randall comes to understand the anger that has led him to steal money from his teacher's purse. It shows how… Internet Archive ''Four Star Playhouse'' - Meet McGraw 1954 · TV · 28 min · Subtitles An episode of "Four Star Playhouse", aired 25 February 1954 and starring Frank Lovejoy. This episode later resulted in a spin-off that aired in the 1957-1958… Internet Archive In Our Hands, Part 3: How to Lose What We Have 1950 · Film · Subtitles Part 3 of 4 of "In Our Hands". From the How We Live in America Series. Anti-communist, pro-capitalist film. Drama of an authoritarian (probably…