The world's archives

2,689–2,736 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 Cyrano de Bergerac (1950) 1950 · Feature France, 1640. Cyrano, the charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose, hopelessly loves the beauteous Roxane; she, in turn, confesses to Cyrano her love… Internet Archive Duck and Cover (1952) 1952 · Feature An instructional short aimed at school-aged children of the early 1950s that combines animation and live-action footage with voice-over narration to explain… Internet Archive Tight Spot (1955) 1955 · Feature A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District… Internet Archive Heritage of the Vine 1959 · Film · Subtitles Sponsored film about the California wine industry. The storyline is bottled from the distributor in this description: "Robert Louis Stevenson called wine… Internet Archive ''Pantomime Quiz Time'' - 23 June 1950 1950 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of the early television game show "Pantomime Quiz Time". Celebrities in this episode are: Hans Conried, Frank DeVol, Vincent Price, Howard Da… Internet Archive Goldilocks and the Three Bears 1958 · Film The classic fable is told with live trained bears and a cloyingly sweet young girl. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film… Internet Archive ''Telephone Time'' - I Am Not Alone 1956 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles An episode of the 1950s anthology series "Telephone Time". In this episode, set shortly after WW2, a Polish man who fought against the nazis finds himself… Internet Archive ''The Frank Sinatra Timex Show'' - 13 December 1959 1959 · TV · 59 min · Subtitles An episode of "The Frank Sinatra Timex Show", which consisted of four hour-long specials. This episode guest stars The Hi-Lo's, Hermoine Gingold, Juliet… Internet Archive Speaking of Rubber 1951 · Film · Subtitles All the script clichés are here: junior sitting in the kitchen complaining, "Aw, who cares about RUBBER anyway?" and gramps, the appreciative rubber factory… Internet Archive 90 Day Wondering 1956 · Film 90 Day Wondering (1956) United States Army/Warner Bros. Directed by seasoned Warner Bros. animator Chuck Jones and featuring the voice of Mel Blanc, we see… Internet Archive ''The Alan Young Show'' - 18 April 1950 1950 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of the comedy-variety series "The Alan Young Show". Guests include William Frawley and singer Monica Lewis. Internet Archive Al caer la noche - (1956) [Subtitulada] 1956 · Feature AL CAER LA NOCHE – (1956) Título original: Nightfall Se estrenó en los Estados Unidos el 5 de diciembre de 1956. Duración: 79 min. País de origen: Los Estados… Internet Archive Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer (1956) 1956 · Feature Daniel Boone leads settlers into Kentucky, but must battle Shawnee Indians who have been persuaded by a French renegade that Boone and the settlers are there… Internet Archive The Last Command (1955) 1955 · Feature During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his… Internet Archive Atom Fallout. New Tests Begin As Safety Debate Rages, 1957/05/30 1957 · Newsreel · Subtitles 1) atomic test series begins over Nevada, blast at night in early dawn (2) Norwegian sailing ship arrives in NY, refloated after sunk by Nazis(partial newsreel) Internet Archive Magic Touch 1953 · Film · Subtitles The Chevrolet 1953 advertisement highlights the brand's commitment to providing power, safety, ease of handling, and economy in its vehicles. It emphasizes… Internet Archive Father's Little Dividend (1951) 1951 · Feature In this sequel to Father of the Bride, newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are going to have a baby, leaving her father having to… Internet Archive ''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Officer and the Lady 1952 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles An episode of the 1950s half-hour anthology series. This episode stars Charles Boyer, Andrea King and Allen Jenkins. Set in France, in this episode Boyer… Internet Archive ''To Tell the Truth'' - 14 May 1957 1957 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of "To Tell the Truth", a popular US game show. "Will the real (person) please stand up?" I love Goodson-Todman's shows, they are fun and… Internet Archive Jail Bait (1954) 1954 · Feature Don Gregor, the son of famous plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Gregor, begins to hang around with young criminal Vic Brady and carry a gun. The pair attempt an armed… Internet Archive ''Buffalo Bill Jr'' - First Posse 1955 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles An episode of the syndicated western series aired at children. Originally telecast 18 April 1955. Starring Dickie Jones. Internet Archive Carve Her Name with Pride (1958) 1958 · Feature London, England, during World War II. After living a tragic life experience, young Violette Szabo joins the Special Operations Executive and crosses the… Internet Archive ''Shower of Stars'' - 1 November 1956 1956 · TV · 54 min · Subtitles An episode of the variety TV series "Shower of Stars". This episode features Jack Benny, Nanette Fabray, and the Johnnie Ray. Lots of comedy & music. Despite… Internet Archive These Are My People (Part I) 1959 · Film · Subtitles 0663 PA8643 These Are My People from 037.07; Columbia Gas System 1959 Internet Archive ''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Bomb 1954 · TV · 24 min · Subtitles An episode of "Four Star Playhouse", closing credits missing, starring David Niven. Originally telecast 18 February 1954. This episode is set in 1946 London… Internet Archive Army Digs In for Defense of Arctic, 1956/02/27 1956 · Newsreel · Subtitles 1) Fort Greely Alaska - Operation Moosehorn - combat teams on skiis - supplies parachuted to ground troops - tents during blowing snow (2) Ambassador John… Internet Archive Common Fallacies About Group Differences 1957 · Film ANALYZES 7 COMMON NOTIONS ABOUT RACES, HEREDITY & GROUP DIFFERENCES IN THE LIGHT OF KNOWN SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE. SHOWS IN WHAT WAYS THEY ARE ALL FALLACIES. Internet Archive Seven Cities of Gold (1955) 1955 · Feature In 1769, a Spanish expedition to California seeks to conquer the land and discover its famed gold treasures while missionaries aim to gain new converts and… Internet Archive The Bat (1959) 1959 · Feature The Bat is a 1959 American crime-mystery thriller starring Vincent Price and Agnes Moorehead. In the film, mystery author Cornelia Van Gorder rents a mansion… Internet Archive ''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Listener 1956 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles Popular entertainment from the mid-1950s. In this episode of anthology series "Four Star Playhouse". The episode was originally broadcast on 2 February 1956… Internet Archive ''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Wild Bunch 1955 · TV · 25 min · Subtitles An episode of the popular anthology series "Four Star Playhouse". This episode aired 17 February 1955. This copy is missing the opening titles. Cast consists… Internet Archive Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) 1955 · Feature Harry and Willie are scammed into buying the Thomas Edison studio lot by a man named Gorman. They decide to follow Gorman's trail to Hollywood where,… Internet Archive Frightday the 13th (1953) 1953 · Feature There's good boos tonight: Frightday the 13th. All the ghosts plan on going out to scare someone... except for Casper the Friendly Ghost, who goes out and… Internet Archive Atomic Energy as a Force for Good 1955 · Film · Subtitles Describes the reactions of citizens of a small town to the construction of an atomic energy plant in their community. Explains that an understanding by the… Internet Archive Pickup on South Street (1953) 1953 · Feature In New York City, an insolent pickpocket, Skip McCoy, inadvertently sets off a chain of events when he targets ex-prostitute Candy and steals her wallet.… Internet Archive These Are My People (Part II) 1959 · Short · 14 min · Subtitles 0663 PA8643 These Are My People from 037.07; Columbia Gas System 1959 Internet Archive Triton Launched. Giant Sub First With Twin Nuclear Engines, 1958/08/21 1958 · Newsreel · Subtitles 1) Groton CT launch of USS Triton sub, 8th nuclear sub, with electronic gear and radar, not missiles or torpedoes (2) USS Enterprise old carrier was Halsey's… Internet Archive Pennsylvania, 1957/11/04 1957 · Newsreel · Subtitles (1) Santa Claus arrives in Allentown PA fair in space ship and kids with sputnik helmets (2) seven-foot French basketball player, Bing Crosby unveils his… Internet Archive ''Masquerade Party'' - 22 May 1955 1955 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of popular 1950s TV series "Masquerade Party", a panel game show. Celebrities are disguised, and the panel has to determine who the celebrity is.… Internet Archive The Brothers Rico (1957) 1957 · Feature Eddie Rico, the erstwhile bookkeeper for a big Mafia boss, is now making a living as an honest merchant in Florida with his family. Things go sour when the… Internet Archive The Running, Jumping and Standing Still Film 1959 · Educational Director, Dick Lester Shows the antics of Peter Sellers and a group of actors who perform a series of outrageous studies in the English countryside Internet Archive The Big Betty 1953 · TV · Subtitles Internet Archive Competition and Big Business 1953 · Film · Subtitles Defines big business and analyzes the relationship of big business to competition. Discusses the effect of big business on such problems as monopoly, entry… Internet Archive Martin Luther (1953) 1953 · Feature A biopic of Martin Luther, covering his life between 1505 and 1530, and the birth of the Protestant Reformation movement. Watch on RetroFlix:… Internet Archive The Big Bluff (1955) 1955 · Feature When a scheming fortune hunter finds his rich wife is not going to die as expected, he and his lover make other plans to get her millions. Watch on RetroFlix:… Internet Archive [Amos Alonzo Stagg Honored on 95th Birthday] 1950 · Newsreel · Subtitles Stagg meets postman at his front door, receiving flood of letters from well-wishers on his 95th birthday. Newsreel story. Internet Archive ''Break the Bank'' - Misc 1955 episode 1955 · TV · 27 min · Subtitles An episode of the US game show "Break the Bank". A very casual game show....picture quality is poor. Internet Archive 1956 - The Killing - Atraco perfecto - Stanley Kubrick - VOSE 1956 · Feature For Academic / Educational Use Only