The world's archives
3,361–3,408 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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No Man's Woman (1955)
A greedy, scheming woman is found murdered in her studio, and the police find that there is no shortage of suspects who wanted to see her dead--among them a…
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The Adventures Of Sir Lancelot - Ep 30 - The Prince Of Limerick
A prince in love with King Anguish's daughter Kathleen is banished from the court because he possesses nothing but the ability to write rhymes. Sir Lancelot,…
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[Home Movies: San Francisco]
Mission Dolores San Francisco City Hall seen from straight on, Fulton Street California street with cable car Chinatown Powell and Market streets, cable car…
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City of Magic
about New York City Skeletal Entry
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''Four Star Playhouse - Dark Meeting
An episode of "Four Star Playhouse" titled "Dark Meeting". Originally broadcast on CBS on 5 January 1956, this however is a syndication print under the "Star…
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Home Movie: 97473: St. Louis Area Family, Reel 5
Viewing notes state: backyard fun girl with baseball Christmas / dolls / 8mm projector CU family portraits beer cozies factory man gets hit in face with ball…
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The Wild Women of Wongo (1959)
On the tropical island of Wongo, a tribe of beautiful women discover that the other side of the island is inhabited by a tribe of handsome men. They also…
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Το νησί των γενναίων (1959)
Σκηνοθεσία Δαδηρας Δημητρης Σενάριο Ιωαννιδης Γιαννης Ηθοποιοί Ματσας Αρτεμης Χαντας Θεμιστοκλης Καρεζη Τζενη Γεωργουλη Αλικη Αβαταγγελου Νιτσα Χριστοφοριδης…
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Date with the Angels - The Tree in the Parkway
An episode of the short-lived (1957-1958) sitcom "Date with the Angels", starring Betty White. In this episode, Vickie is worried when a stunted palmtree is…
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The Black Tent (1956)
During the British retreat through Libya, a British officer takes shelter with a group of Arab Bedouin. He marries the chief's daughter. Sometime later, his…
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''Range Rider'' - Western Edition
TV western series, aimed at a youthful audience, and starring Jock Mahoney and Dickie Jones. In this episode, a newspaper editor has been murdered on his…
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Moochie Of The Little League (1959 Family, W~D) ''A Diamond Is A Boy's Best Friend''
PLOT : Moochie's trying to make up for being "Small Fry" by putting his whole heart into catching for his Little League Team. He even finds a new field for…
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - One Way Out
An episode of "Four Star Playhouse", a popular 1950s anthology TV series. This episode originally aired 15 December 1955 on CBS, however this copy is a…
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"Medic" Till the Song Is Done, till the Dance Is Gone
"Medic" Till the Song Is Done, till the Dance Is Gone Original Air Date: 9 July 1956 (Season 2, Episode 29)
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ZIV Television logos
2 logos used by ZIV Television during the 50's. Both are from "Meet Corliss Archer" and both are PD.
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The Larkins 1x 04 Angry Young Man
Early British sitcom from the 1950s, starring David Kossoff and Peggy Mount as Alf and Ada Larkins, living in disorder with their son, daughter, and her…
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Hashimoto-San (1959)
Hashimoto, a Japanes mouse, explains the customs of the east to some visiting mice. A cat makes off with one of the visitors, Hashimoto goes to the rescue,…
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Bingo At Home (circa 1958) (first half of 60-minute episode)
A partial episode of a local (New York City) television series called "Bingo at Home". This series aired on station WABD-TV. Hosted by Monty Hall, and with…
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Brief Affair (The Star and the Story)
Currently rated 7.9 at IMDb (based on 10 votes). Aired 12 February 1955 (Season 1, Episode 6). Public Domain This is in the public domain because the…
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Discussion Problems in Group Living: The Bully
Narrative portraying a boy who bullies younger kids. A group of children band together to outsmart the bully's plan to disrupt a school picnic at a…
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''Life with Elizabeth'' - Misc episode No. 8
An episode of the 1950s sitcom "Life with Elizabeth" starring Betty White. The show was unusual in that each episode consisted of three segments, referred to…
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The Other Woman (1954) Hugo Haas, Cleo Moore, John Qualen
The Other Woman is a 1954 American FILM NOlR, written, directed and produced by Hugo Haas. Haas, Cleo Moore and John Qualen You can find out more about this…
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''From the Files of Jeffrey Jones'' - Pigeon Hunt
Filmed crime drama from 1952. A syndicated TV series. Set in California. In this episode, there is a wrestler who wakes up covered in blood, and Jeffrey Jones…
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''Life with Elizabeth'' - Misc episode No. 7 (1954)
An episode of the 1950s sitcom "Life with Elizabeth", starring Betty White. This unusual series consisted of three segments in each episode. (note: a DVD…
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Man In The Cellar
An unusual episode of the popular half-hour anthology series. Starring Charles Boyer, Beverly Washburn and Fay Baker. In this episode, a psychiatrist finds…
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[Livestock Auction]
Bull being brushed in pen INT Cattle auction, auctioneers and bidders Shot from various angles Shots to be logged
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Destination Magoo (1954)
The title of this short is a play on the title of the feature film Destination Moon (which itself has an animated sequence made by Walter Lantz and starring…
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''Range Rider'' - Rustler's Range
TV western series of early 1950s. This episode features a bolas as the weapon used by the bad guys (along with the usual firearms).
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Nixon In U.S.S.R. Views Red A-Ship Parries Hecklers, 1959/07/30
Nixon in Leningrad with Kozlov, handshaking, walking, visited factories, inspection of nuclear icebreaker Lenin, Rickover wanted to see reactors, Nixon with…
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - A Man of the World
An episode of the popular half-hour anthology series of the 1950s. David Niven plays a dull man who meets a woman on a train. Interesting episode, rather…
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The Titan: Story of Michelangelo
Re-creates the life of Michelangelo (1475-1564), viewing the places he lived and worked. Examines his masterpieces-- "David," "Moses," the Medici monument,…
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Home Movie: 97076: Florida Vacation, 1958
Florida vacation, 1958
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Cancer
DESCRIBES THE NATURE OF CANCER & ITS DETECTION & TREATMENT.
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''Ozzie and Harriet'' - Sea Captain
Interesting episode of the long-running sitcom. There are four dream sequences, one of them featuring a song by Ricky Nelson. Guest star is Wayne Morris.…
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3rd Ave. El
A portrait of the Third Avenue Elevated Railway in New York City in 1955. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive. The music is Haydn’s Concerto in D, played by…
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"Our Town" and Our Universe
"Our Town" and Our Universe Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film This film introduces one of John Cheever's…
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''The Dinah Shore Chevy Show'' - 17 May 1959
An episode of popular variety series "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show", with guests Cliff Arquette, Van Johnson, Peggy Lee, and Sujanta and Asoka (thanks below for…
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Have Gun Will Travel TV 1959 colorized s02e28 Maggie O'Bannion
After Paladin (Richard Boone) is ambushed and robbed by an arrogant ranch foreman (Don Haggerty), he signs on as household help, quickly making friends with…
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''Dollar a Second'' - 28 January 1955?
A questionable episode of "Dollar a Second", a very strange 1950s game show. This episode is guest-hosted by Dagmar. Not sure of the date, but old newspaper…
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A String of Blue Beads (1953) (TV pilot)
In color! Unsold TV pilot for an anthology series called "Screen Writer's Playhouse". [The "MPEG4" file is the smallest file, and it's the source file.…
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Pink and Blue Blues (1952)
Mr. Magoo is hired by his neighbors to babysit their little son, Homer. Magoo is delighted to accept but, unfortunately, a notorious cat burglar is intent on…
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Classic Commercial for ''Video Ranger ring'' (c. 1950)
A classic commercial for the Video Ranger ring. Just send in two "Powerhouse" candy wrappers and 10 cents!
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''Frankie Laine Time'' - 12 September 1956
This was a summer replacement series. A variety show with Ella Fitzgerald, The Four Lads, Bernard West, Tony Travers and Elaine Dunn. Complete with the…
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The littlest angel.
Based on the book of the same title by Charles Tazewell Tells about a lonely little angel and his humble gift to the Christ child This film isn't in the…
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The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd (1953)
Two British officers are assigned to gather evidence to convict legendary swashbuckler Captain Kidd of piracy. They join his crew, posing as ordinary seamen,…
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''Kraft Music Hall'' - 12 November 1958
An episode of "Kraft Music Hall", an NBC variety series. Hosted by Milton Berle, this episode also features Jimmy Durante and Polly Bergen. Lots of fun dated…
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''Shower of Stars'' - 17 February 1955
An episode of the television series "Shower of Stars". This episode includes lots of music and comedy, and is best described as a revue. Guests are: Anna…
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1951 - M - Joseph Losey - VOSE
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