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2,929–2,976 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 Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
|---|---|
| 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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''The Kate Smith Hour'' - December 29, 1953
An episode of Kate Smith's daytime series from 1953. Apart from her this episode also includes dancing, a comedy act, music by The Three Suns, a political…
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Don Camillo ( Colorized, 1952) 720p
Don Camillo (The Little World of Don Camillo, 1952) colorized with HAVC
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JUNGLE JIM MARK OF THE GORILLA 1950 colorized
Crooks dressed to look like gorillas are looking for lost Nazi gold, and Jungle Jim must stop them.
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Vengeance Valley (1951)
A cattle baron takes in an orphaned boy and raises him, causing his own son to resent the boy. As they get older the resentment festers into hatred, and…
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Space Race. U.S. In Lead With 4.000-Mile Rocket, 1957/10/28
(1) Operation Farside, test of rocket fired from balloon to carry instruments, 5th attempt successful to launch balloon, rocket blasts off from balloon (2)…
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The Hoodlum (1951)
Vincent Lubeck is a vicious ex-convict. His criminal activities are despised by his family, but he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes.…
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''The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show'' - 15 October 1958
Picture quality leaves something to be desired, and there's a fair bit of audio hiss. This episode of "The Patti Page Oldsmobile Show" features Steve Lawrence…
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Reds Withdraw. Cut Down Troops in East Germany, 1956/06/25
(1) Red forces withdraw from East Germany, "but a Red iron fist still remains poised over East Germany" (2) "Egyptian Might. Parade Arsenal of Red Weapons" -…
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Abuso De Confianza (1950)
Abuso de confianza es una película de Argentina en blanco y negro dirigida por Mario C. Lugones según el guion de Julio Porter basado en la obra Abus de…
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''Twenty One'' - 8/July/1957
There were plenty of non-rigged 1950s game shows, but this was one of the infamous rigged ones. Please note that a short section of this episode is missing.
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'The Freddy Martin Show' with Merv Griffin (1951)
Classic musical TV program "The Freddy Martin Show" with Merv Griffin. Missing some footage but watchable.
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The Adventures of William Tell - 1x03
When his wife Hedda is captured by Gessler, Tell offers himself in exchange. Stars: Conrad Phillips as William Tell Jennifer Jayne as Tedda Tell Richard…
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Why Study Industrial Arts?
Discusses objectives and values of industrial arts.
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Cuando Los Duendes Cazan Perdices (1955)
Cuando los duendes cazan perdices es una película del actor y director argentino Luis Sandrini ; con guion de Carlos A. Petit , basada en la obra teatral del…
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Untamed (1955)
When the great potato famine hits Ireland, the diaspora begins as thousands emigrate. Among those leaving the Emerald Isle is Katie O'Neill and her husband,…
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Squeak the Squirrel
Shows how a gold-mantled ground squirrel at Crater Lake National Park has learned to solve problems connected with getting food. Illustrates how an animal can…
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American Road, The
Shows development of transportation in the United States during the first half of the 20th century, emphasizing growth of automobile industry, roads and…
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49th Star. Alaska Statehood, New Flag, Official, 1959/01/05
(1) Ike signed proclamation in White House, 49th star added to new staggered star design(partial newsreel).
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Mohawk (1956)
An artist working in a remote army post is juggling the storekeeper's daughter, his fiancée newly arrived from the east, and the Indian Chief's daughter. But…
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The One That Got Away (1957)
Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World…
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Ozzie & Harriet: Fathers' Night at the Fraternity House
The guys in the fraternity want a swimming pool, but they don't know how to get their fathers to pay for it. Originally aired 2 December 1959 (Season 8,…
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1953 - 99 River Street - A Morte Ronda o Cais - Calle River 99 - Phil Karlson - Legendado
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Happy Go Lovely (1951)
B.G. Bruno, a rich bachelor, the head of a successful greeting-card company in Scotland, is essentially a kind man but respectable to the point of stodginess…
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Hidden Fear (1957)
A U.S. lawman busts Copenhagen counterfeiters to help his sister, falsely accused of murder. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/hidden-fear-1957/
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Fortune in Two Old Trunks, A (Part I)
The origin of California's prune (now officially called "dried plum") industry.
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Buying Food
Made for home economics class, this is a primer on sensible food shopping. We learn to read canned food labels and get a glimpse at the mysterious grading…
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''I Remember Mama'' - Nel's Summer Camp
An episode of the popular CBS-TV drama/comedy "Mama" (AKA "I Remember Mama"), a 1950s series about a family living in the 1910s. In this 1954 episode, Nel…
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''The Jimmy Dean Show'' - 9/May/1959
An episode of the daytime variety series "The Jimmy Dean Show", hosted by country singer, actor and businessman Jimmy Dean. His guest in this episode is…
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Comin' Round the Mountain (1951)
Al Stewart and Wilbert are magicians doing a stage act when they run into Wilbert's cousin, Dorothy McCoy. They find out that Wilbert's grandfather,…
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The Night Holds Terror (1955)
A group of escaped convicts holds a household prisoner as the police close in. Watch on RetroFlix.org: https://retroflix.org/the-night-holds-terror-1955/
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The Snow Creature (1954)
A botanical expedition to the Himalayas captures a Yeti and brings it back alive to Los Angeles, where it escapes and runs amok, seeking food. Watch on…
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The Screaming Skull (1958)
Newlyweds Eric and Jenni Whitlock retire to his desolate mansion, where Eric's first wife Marianne died from a mysterious freak accident. Jenni, who has a…
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''The Trouble with Father'' - Pearl Necklace (1955)
An episode of the popular 1950's sitcom "The Trouble with Father" called "Pearl Necklace". This is one of the very few episodes of this series to feature a…
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Nero Wolfe TV 1959 colorized unsold pilot (William Shatner)
Unaired TV pilot, based on the books by Rex Stout, about portly private detective Nero Wolfe (Kurt Kasznar), who employs legman Archie Goodwin (William…
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Ozzie & Harriet: Valentine Show
Ozzie thinks that a girl is being friendly with David only because of his money. Originally aired on 13 February 1953 (Season 1, Episode 20). Don't bother…
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''See it Now'' - 29/June/1952
More cold-war fun in this episode of Edward R. Murrow's "See It Now" series. The first segment is an interview with presidential candidate Dwight D.…
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[Home Movies: Deaf Youth Group I]
Good shots of young people (teenagers well-dressed) socializing and partying INT Young people (African American and White) socializing and eating sandwiches…
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The Errol Flynn Theatre: The Sealed Room
Season 1, Episode 15 Aired 3 Nov. 1956. Actors: Patrick Allen; Glynis Johns; Herbert Lom Writer: Paul Tabori Runtime: 25:34
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Captain Scarlett (1953)
Captain Scarlett rescues Princess Maria from being abducted while travelling. She's not exactly grateful. He finds out that she is to be married to a man she…
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Genevieve (1953)
Two friends driving in the London to Brighton vintage car rally bet on which of them will be the first to arrive back home. Watch on RetroFlix:…
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The Baron of Arizona (1950)
The U.S. government recognizes land grants made when the West was under Spanish rule. This inspires James Reavis to forge a chain of historical evidence that…
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''The Big Record'' - 5 February 1958 (first Half Only)
First half only of an episode of "The Big Record", a CBS music variety series. Among those appearing in this episode are the Everly Brothers, Jerry Murat's…
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The Golden Fish
The Golden Fish SummaryPortrays a young boy who yearns for a goldfish he sees at a Paris street fair. Depicts a kind of communication between the boy and the…
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The Great Rupert (1950)
Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come…
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''The Star and the Story'' - The Lie
An episode of 1950s American anthology series "The Star and the Story". This episodes stars Dan Duryea and Beverly Garland, and was originally telecast 22…
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Fleet Review. Secretary Honored in 200 Ship Parade, 1956/09/17
(1) "greatest naval review since 1934" in California (2) "Egyptian Pilots Take Over At Suez" - Australian PM Robert Menzies mission rejected by Nasser, meets…
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Book
An episode of the half-hour anthology series of the 1950s. This episode stars David Niven as a man who finds a secret message in a book. Originally telecast 1…
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Duck and Cover
Federal Civil Defense Administration Duck and Cover ( Wikipedia ) NTIS AVA11109VNB1 From the Wikipedia: Duck and Cover was a social guidance film produced in…