The world's archives
3,169–3,216 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. |
Internet Archive
Francis Goes to the Races (1951)
In this funny sequel to the popular Francis the Talking Mule, the talkative Mule and his pal Peter get a job working on a horse-breeder's ranch. They end up…
Internet Archive
[San Francisco Mayor George Christopher and Nikita Khrushchev]
Sheraton-Palace Hotel, San Francisco Mayor George Christopher welcomes Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to San Francisco. Khrushchev speaks through interpreter.
Internet Archive
''Four Star Playhouse'' - Sound Off My Love
An episode of the popular 1950s television series "Four Star Playhouse". This episode aired 12 February 1953, and stars Merle Oberon as a women who gets a…
Internet Archive
Meet Corliss Archer - The Archers Get a Maid
In this episode of the 1950s short-lived sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer", the all-American family gets a maid, and hilarity ensues. Please excuse mediocre…
Internet Archive
Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid is a 1950–1956 half-hour American Western television series starring Duncan Renaldo in the title role, the Cisco Kid , and Leo Carrillo as the…
Internet Archive
Facts About Projection
An old-timey set-up & projection techniques film, set in a school classroom. This film teaches the young projectionist how to put on a good show, and not trip…
Internet Archive
711 OCEAN DRIVE 1950
A classic noir mystery. It is not fiction. In fact the filming had to be done under the protection of the Rangers.
Internet Archive
Deny Rocket Lag. Atlas Firing Keynotes U.S. Missile Build-Up, 1959/01/29
1) Michigan Ordanance Plant where Atlas missile built opened to newsmen; Thor missile built in Santa Monica now fully operational; recent launch of 3-engine…
Internet Archive
''Stage 7'' - The Hayfield
An episode of mid-1950s anthology series "Stage 7" titled "The Hayfield". This episode is a comedy, and stars Macdonald Carey, Phyllis Thaxter and Dick Foran.…
Internet Archive
[Hats in Ring: Knowland, Knight Declare Candidacy]
Senator William Knowland (publisher, Oakland Tribune) announces candidacy in the Republican primary for Governor of California. Incumbent Governor Goodwin…
Internet Archive
The Midnight Story (1957) Tony Curtis, Marisa Pavan, Gilbert Roland
The Midnight Story is a 1957 American CinemaScope FILM NOlR crime film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Tony Curtis, Marisa Pavan and Gilbert Roland.…
Internet Archive
"Judge Roy Bean" Slightly Prodigal
"Judge Roy Bean" Slightly Prodigal Original Air Date: 1956 (Season 1, Episode 7)
Internet Archive
''Penny to a Million'' - Misc October 1955 episode
An episode of the obscure 1950s American game show "Penny to a Million". Contains original ABC network ID.
Internet Archive
Embarcadero Freeway Entry 1957
From the Prelinger Archives Lost Landscapes of San Francisco programs, a harrowing ride onto an on-ramp of the Embarcadero Freeway in 1957 before the skyway…
Internet Archive
Jamie, "Bicycle Built for Jamie", Brandon deWilde
Jamie very much wants a bike, so he decides to go into the knife-sharpening business to earn enough money to buy one. With commercials (Sunsweet Prune Juice).…
Internet Archive
Good Wrinkles
Internet Archive
Cause for Alarm! (1951)
A bedridden and gravely ill man believes his wife and doctor are conspiring to kill him, and outlines his suspicions in a letter. Watch on RetroFlix:…
Internet Archive
''The Big Record'' - 21 May 1958
An episode of the underrated television series "The Big Record". This episode features singers Patti Page, Jo Stafford, Judy Canova, plus drummer Buddy Rich.…
Internet Archive
''Four Star Playhouse'' - Moorings
An episode of "Four Star Playhouse", a popular television anthology series of the 1950s. This episode is a version under the "Star Performance" syndication…
Internet Archive
''Four Star Playhouse'' - Detective's Holiday
In this episode of the 1950s anthology series, Dick Powell plays a detective who goes on a holiday, and believes he has come across a suspect. This copy has…
Internet Archive
American Guerrilla in the Philippines (1950)
American soldiers stranded in the Philippines after the Japanese invasion form guerrilla bands to fight back. Watch on RetroFlix:…
Internet Archive
Ballet-Oop (1954)
Dance teacher Miss Placement is dismayed to learn that the head of the School of Ballet where she teaches has entered her beginners class in a contest just…
Internet Archive
''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Man Who Walked Out on Himself
Ronald Colman stars in this episode of the popular anthology series. This episode is shot on a single set with most of it consisting of a single character,…
Internet Archive
1955 - A Life at Stake - Paul Guilfoyle - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only derechonoir.wordpress.com
Internet Archive
The Painted Hills (1951)
After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He…
Internet Archive
''Meet Corliss Archer'' - Harry's Diet
Episode "Harry's Diet" of the short-lived 1950s television sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer". Look out for b-actor and wrestler Tor Johnson in a small role!
Internet Archive
Home Movie: 97406: San Francisco
Viewing notes state: “Charbauer” ? Hotel; Charbauer or Tharbauer; Humble Building; oil rig / wife in car (ca. 1954); Death Valley; driving; Welcome to New…
Internet Archive
Halo Shampoo
Three stories: 1.) The Lonesome Mermaid with the 'dull & stringy' looking hair, 2.) The inside story of Goldilocks & the Three Bears & how she can't be…
Internet Archive
Hunted
A violent fugitive and a mistreated small boy team up to flee from authority.
Internet Archive
1950 - Edge of Doom - Nube de sangre - Mark Robson - VOSE
For Academic - Educational Use Only https://derechonoir.wordpress.com/
Internet Archive
''Four Star Playhouse'' - High Stakes
An episode of "Four Star Playhouse", starring Dick Powell as "Dante". In this episode Dante is framed for attempted murder. Originally aired 26 January 1956…
Internet Archive
"Medic" Walk with Lions
"Medic" Walk with Lions Original Air Date: 12 September 1955 (Season 2, Episode 2)
Internet Archive
Good Neighbor Labor Supply
1/20/50 Texas - Restrictions are eased to permit the entry of Mexican farm labor for work. Under international agreement and contracts, once illegal entrants…
Internet Archive
The Bat (1959) BD MKV
Blu-ray remux of the 1959 Liberty Pictures film "The Bat." (Note: this version is cropped to a 16:9 aspect ratio from the original 4:3 aspect ratio.) IMDb…
Internet Archive
It's Everbody's Business
John Sutherland produced animated short that shows the history of how business began in America starting from the colonial period to the uses of modern…
Internet Archive
Circus Time - Buster Keaton sketch
A comedy sketch featuring Buster Keaton, as aired on the series "Circus Time". Aired 1956. Note: I only have this segment, I don't have the full episode.
Internet Archive
''Two for the Money'' - 23 March 1957(?)
An episode of "Two for the Money", a game show similar to "You Bet Your Life". This episode is hosted by Sam Levenson, and features Ed McMahon as announcer…
Internet Archive
''Four Star Playhouse'' - Shadowed
An episode of 1950s American anthology series "Four Star Playhouse". In this episode, a politician and his wife have to deal with news which could upset his…
Internet Archive
1955 - Killer's Kiss - El beso del asesino - Stanley Kubrick - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only
Internet Archive
Adolf Hitler
1950's television documentary special that includes interviews with Hitler's sister Paula Wolf and a fellow prisoner who was incarcerated with Hitler, actual…
Internet Archive
Ruskiga Rekryter (1951)
Ruskiga Rekryter (1951) https://www.svtplay.se/video/j4aPpVg/ruskiga-rekryter Jag äger ej filmen, anledning för jag väljer att ladda upp den är att bevara…
Internet Archive
Four Star Playhouse - An Operation In Money
Popular TV anthology series of 1950s. This episode is set during 1902 and is about a man who creates a scheme to increase his salary. With David Niven,…
Internet Archive
''Stage 7'' - End of the Line
An episode of mid-1950s dramatic anthology series "Stage 7". This episode stars Maria Riva and was originally broadcast 19 June 1955. In this episode she…
Internet Archive
Hit And Run (1957) Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, Vince Edwards
Hit and Run (1957) Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, Vince Edwards Hit and Run is a 1957 American drama FILM NOlR financed, written, directed and produced by Hugo Haas.…
Internet Archive
''The Dennis Day Show'' - Party Pooper
An episode of sitcom "The Dennis Day Show" titled "Party Pooper". In this episode, Dennis Day's grandfather comes to visit, and all he wants to do is…
Internet Archive
Public Defender: Mama's Boy
Dennis Hopper plays the defendant in this story, which involves a mother who kept her son on a very tight leash. Originally aired on Feb. 10, 1955 (S2, Ep24).…
Internet Archive
Climax!: A Matter of Life and Death
Actors: Ralph Meeker; Betsy Palmer; Bradford Dillman; Tina Louise Runtime: 47:18 Season 4, Episode 7 Aired 21 Nov. 1957.
Internet Archive
Home Movie: 97475: St. Louis Area Family, Reel 7
Viewing notes state: Farmington water tower oil (?) workers Aerials from tower Airport with Eastern Airlines prop plane Korean ? family priest Men with corn…