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3,409–3,456 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
Magoo Saves the Bank (1957)
The near-sighted Mr. Magoo, on his way to make a bank deposit, boards a race-track bound bus instead. Mistaking the betting windows for teller windows, he…
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''Telephone Time'' - Recipe for Success
An episode of the 1950s anthology series "Telephone Time". This episode is loosely based on the real-life story of Henri Charpentier. Cast includes Walter…
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''The Morey Amsterdam Show'' - Unknown episode, No. 2
Another episode of "The Morey Amsterdam Show", a variety series aired live on the DuMont Television Network. Includes comedy, dancing, music, plus two DuMont…
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Sloppy Jalopy (1952)
Mr. Magoo heads to a used car lot hoping to buy Waldo a new car for his birthday promising Waldo, "I'll be back with a little surprise for you". The crooked…
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Williamsburg Restored (1951)
Shows the historical research and archaeological and architectural studies necessary for the authentic restoration and reconstruction of Colonial…
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The Adventures Of Sir Lancelot - Ep 29 -The Thieves
King Arthur and Sir Lancelot disguise themselves as thieves in order to test the validity of a statement by Lancelot. The knight believes that the thieves of…
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The Adventures of Sir Lancelot - Ep 17 - The Lesser Breed
King Arthur learns that a nearby village is being terrorized by a horrible monster. Sir Lancelot is sent to investigate. He discovers that the monster is…
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Mord, Lilla Vän (1955)
Jag äger ej filmen, anledning för jag väljer att ladda upp den är att bevara svenska äldre filmer. All musik, ljud och bild går till dess rätta ägare. Svensk…
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La battaglia di Maratona (1959)
A Greek soldier leads the fight against an invading Persian army. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/la-battaglia-di-maratona-1959/
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Private Hell 36 (1954)
In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police…
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Bear Country
Technicolor Producer, Walt Disney ; Directed and written by James Algar ; Narrator, Winston Hibler ; Music, Paul Smith ; Photographlers, Alfred G. Milotte,…
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''Meet Corliss Archer'' - Fortune Teller
In this episode of the short-lived (1954-1955) US sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer", Harry disapproves of Corliss and Janet going to see a fake swami.
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[Home Movies: Reinders Collection, Reel 8]
Japanese American family and their nursery large crowd assembled in San Francisco Civic Center people sitting on ground in Civic Center Park, flowerbeds…
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Ozzie & Harriet: Dental Receptionist
Ozzie is quite pleased with himself when a receptionist seems to find him very attractive. Originally aired on Feb. 27, 1953 (season 1, episode 22). Don't…
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Home Movie: 97317: Family, Holiday and Children
Viewing notes state: 1950 color family X-mas B-days Very cool metal kiddi car
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Date With The Angels - The Feud
An episode of the 1957-1958 TV series "Date with the Angels", starring Betty White. Guest starring Richard Deacon and Burt Mustin. In this episode, two…
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Calling Doctor Magoo (1956)
When Rodney, a friend of the nearsighted Mr. Magoo, goes to the hospital, Mr. Magoo decides to visit him and to take along some of his cure-all, homemade…
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Raiders of the Seven Seas (1953)
After staging a mutiny and commandeering his own ship, famed pirate Barbarossa takes hostage a spirited Spanish noblewoman named Alida, intending to trade her…
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The President's Lady (1953)
The story of president Andrew Jackson from his early years, through his meeting with and subsequent marriage to Rachel Donelson Robards. The plot concentrates…
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1958 - The Cry Baby Killer - Grita, asesino - Jus Addiss - VOSE
For Academic - Educational Use Only https://derechonoir.wordpress.com/
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Desert Venture
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Fragment from "The Robert Q. Lewis Show"
A fragment from the "Robert Q. Lewis Show", a daytime variety series. The fragment includes the following: Robert talking about his weekend, a musical…
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County on the Move
"The spectacular post-war growth of Bergen County and its impact on government." Great suburban footage -- many excellent shots to be logged Young boy on…
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Gerald McBoing-Boing's Symphony (1953)
Gerald McBoing Boing, a little boy who can't talk but can imitate any sound, is working as a one-man sound effects department for a radio station. When a…
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Mahatma Gandhi
Documents Mahatma Gandhi's life and shows his achievements. Presents scenes of his preaching non-violence, demonstrations following Gandhi's arrest, Gandhi's…
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''Telephone Time'' - The Mountain That Moved
An episode of 1950s dramatic anthology series "Telephone Time". This episode originally aired 30 December 1956 on CBS at 6:00PM. Starring Tom Tully.
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[Frigidaire Imperial Line]
PROMOTES NEW FRIGIDAIRE IMPERIAL LINE OF REFRIGERATORS.
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The Family Secret (1951) John Derek, Lee J Cobb, Jody Lawrence
The Family Secret is a 1951 American FILM NOlR crime film directed by Henry Levin and starring John Derek and Lee J. Cobb. A lawyer faces a difficult decision…
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Georgie and the Dragon (1951)
Georgie, a young Scottish lad, befriends a baby dragon and takes it home as a pet and companion. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/georgie-and-the-drag…
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Satisfied Customers (1954)
Heckle and Jeckle, the talking Magpies, are running rampant and causing much havoc in a supermarket mush to the dismay of the proprietor. Seveal wild chase…
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[Home Movies: Reinders Collection, Reel 2]
Japanese American family goes on Western road trip, though they are not seen much Lake in Sierra Nevada, possibly Donner Lake, summertime but still snow in…
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Snader Telescription - "Daddy"
with Bobby Troup Trio and Virginia Maxey
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''The Big Record'' - 14 May 1958
An episode of "The Big Record", a CBS music show featuring Patti Page. This episode also features The Deb Tones ("Cuddly Baby"), Bill Hayes, Helen Forrest,…
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Playhouse 90 - Heart Of Darkness
"Heart of Darkness" was an American television play broadcast on November 6, 1958, as part of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90. It was the seventh…
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The Adventures Of Sir Lancelot - Ep 23 - The Lady Lilith
The Lady Lilith has been running the castle of Goodhue since it was left to her by the late Sir William when she was 14-years-old. Sir Liones petitions for a…
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''The Dinah Shore Chevy Show'' - 8 March 1959
An episode of Dinah Shore's big television variety show, complete with the original commercials for Chevrolet. Her guests are Tony Randall, Ella Fitzgerald…
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Haunted Harbor AKA Pirates' Harbor (1954)
Framed for theft and murder, a sea captain escapes to a South Pacific island in search of the real killer, where he becomes involved in the investigation of a…
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The Gray Ghost TV 1957 colorized s01e04 Point of Honor
The Civil War exploits of the Confederate battalion known as Mosby's Raiders, led by John Mosby (Tod Andrews), nicknamed the Gray Ghost. In this episode, a…
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Outer Space Visitor (1959)
The mice of Cheeseville, who are farmers, are having a Saturday night barn dance. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/outer-space-visitor-1959/
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[Home Movies: Reinders Collection, Reel 7]
Driving POVs through windshield, California highways (partially obscured by wipers) fields Japanese American family members fruit-bearing trees driving POV…
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - Second Dawn
An episode of "Four Star Playhouse" titled "Second Dawn". Starring Charles Boyer and Dorothy Hart, and originally broadcast 4 February 1954. In this period…
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Magoo Slept Here (1953)
Mr. Magoo decides to sell his old house and plans to make an additional profit by selling off his furnishing as antiques. But, the near-sighted Mr. McGoo can…
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Wonderful World of Wash 'n' Wear, The
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Meet Corliss Archer - Episode 17 (Dexter Becomes a Man)
An episode of the 1950s youth-aimed sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer", in which Dexter's attempts to become mature annoy everyone else. Sorry for the compressed…
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''What's My Line'' - 7 October 1956
An episode of "What's My Line?", a popular panel game show. Hosted by John Daly, with panelists Arlene Francis, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf and Phil…
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''Quiz Kids'' - a 1951 episode
An episode of "Quiz Kids", a game show. Fran Allison is the guest-host. Broadcast circa 1951. This was one of many early television series which originated…
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Date With The Angels - Pike's Pique
An episode of the 1957-1958 TV sitcom "Date with the Angels", starring Betty White.
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''Dagmar's Canteen'' - 11 May 1952
An episode of "Dagmar's Canteen", an NBC variety series. This was a late-night program, broadcast at 12:15AM on Sundays. . The series starred Dagmar. This…