The world's archives
3,649–3,696 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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Landslide for Eisenhower, 1956/11/08
(1) Ike votes in Gettysburg, Adlai Stevenson votes in Illinois, Ike speaks (2) "Last Stand. Hungarians Fight On As Thousands Flee" - fighting in streets of…
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Dias De Odio (1954)
Días de odio es una película argentina en blanco y negro dirigida por Leopoldo Torre Nilsson con guion de él mismo sobre el cuento de Jorge Luis Borges…
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Philippines, 1959/03/09
(1) Russian trawlers in Philippines taken in tow by Philippine authorities (2) "Italy" single engine plane sets transatlantic record in Italy (partial…
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''Range Rider'' - The Black Terror
Western series of the early days of television starring Jock Mahoney and Dickie Jones. I love this show!
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''Range Rider'' - The Buckskin
Episode of the western TV series of the early 1950s. Starring Jock (Jack) Mahoney and Dick Jones.
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Atomic Power at Shippingport
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All This and Rabbit Stew (1950)
Two desert vultures, flying around over the desert, see a menu tossed out of a passing train. They acquire it and get an appetite for Rabbit Stew, the…
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Ghost of the Town (1952)
In this pun-title cartoon (from Toast of the Town) Casper, the friendly ghost, is banished from Ghost Town/Heaven/Territory, because he refuses to frighten…
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''The Kate Smith Evening Hour'' - 12 March 1952 (incomplete)
An incomplete episode of "The Kate Smith Evening Hour". Contents of this footage: Kate Smith sings "'S Wonderful", Eddie Condon Combo performs, Kate Smith…
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''Life with Elizabeth'' - Misc episode No. 12
An episode of the 1952-1955 television comedy series "Life with Elizabeth", starring Betty White. The series aired in first-run syndication for about 65…
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Life with Buster Keaton (1952)
Television episode with Buster Keaton
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A Yokohama Yankee (1955)
A wicked male spider tries to capture a Japanese butterfly for his harem. A Yankee bug sailor comes to her rescue. In the end, the spider is eaten by a frog…
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Which Is Witch (1958)
When Spooky learns that Casper has a date with Wendy to the beach instead of playing baseball, he plays tricks on them. Watch on RetroFlix:…
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''Meet Corliss Archer'' - Harry and the Soap Opera Queen
An episode of the short lived 1954-1955 US sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer". In this episode, Harry dislikes the soap opera that Corliss & Dexter watch, and…
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Don Daredevil Rides Again (1951)
When a gang of night riders tries scaring the local ranchers away so that a villain can take over their land, a young man dusts off his grandfather's old…
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Life Is a Lark at Willow Grove Park
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Magoo's Canine Mutiny (1956)
The nearsighted Mr. Magoo goes shopping for a dog as a pet, and enters the pet store just as it is being robbed by a crook wearing a fur coat. McGoo puts a…
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The Dog Snatcher (1952)
Mr. Magoo's dog is threatened by the dog catcher (who Magoo takes for a policeman). He's given until noon to license it. As he's preparing to leave, a circus…
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Festival In London
A documentary re-creation of the 1951 Festival of Britain South Bank Exhibition.
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Firing Squad
Interesting episode of the popular 1950s half-hour anthology series. This episode stars David Niven, and is set during WW2. It is about the planned execution…
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''Meet Corliss Archer'' - Dexter's Surprise Party
An episode of the short-lived (1954-1955) US sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer". In this episode, Corliss and Dexter are convinced that Harry has been stealing…
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''Frontier Doctor'' - The Twisted Road
An episode of "Frontier Doctor", a western series starring Rex Allen, who plays a doctor. In this episode, women are being strangled, and people suspect one…
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Trader Tom of the China Seas (1954)
A trader is asked to help prevent subversives from fomenting revolution in the islands of southeast Asia. He gets help from the daughter of a schooner…
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[News Magazine of the Screen, April]
United Nations forces at 38th parallel in Korea, and many other stories.
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ROCKETSHIP X M 1950 (colorized with original Red Tent)
Director: Kurt Neumann Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Osa Massen, Jon Emery, (colorized with original Red Tent)
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''Meet Corliss Archer'' - Dexter and the Car
An episode of the short lived US sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer" (1954-1955). In this episode, Harry decides to lend Dexter his car, and trouble ensues.
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1955 - 5 Against The House - Cinco contra la banca - Phil Karlson
1955 - 5 Against The House - Cinco contra la banca - Phil Karlson
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Colonel March of Scotland Yard TV 1954 colorized s01e04 At Night All Cats Are Gray
Colonel March (Boris Karloff), who specializes in investigating bizarre crimes, gets a request for help from a French model (Eileen Moore) just hours before…
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1957 - Four Boys and a Gun - William Berke - VOSE
For Academic - Educational Use Only https://derechonoir.wordpress.com/
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Magoo Makes News (1955)
Mr. Magoo misreads a newspaper flyer thinking it is a letter from his power company saying they are shutting off his power. Outraged, Magoo heads for the…
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Safety Spin (1953)
The near-sighted Mr. Magoo decides it is time for him to renew his drivers' license. Trust to form, he heads for the motor vehicle bureau but winds up at a…
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Space Mice. Plan 'Live' Satellite In 1st Recovery Test, 1959/05/21
Discoverer III to carry live mice, satellite assembled, "far-reaching radar will track the satellite" and flying boxcar will capture the satellite (partial…
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Visit to Wurlitzer, A
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1954 - Human Desire - Deseos humanos - Fritz Lang - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - Safe Keeping
An episode of the popular anthology TV series of the 1950s. David Niven stars as a man trying to smuggle a document out of a police state. Interesting example…
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''The Kate Smith Evening Hour'' - 16 January 1952 (incomplete)
An incomplete episode of "The Kate Smith Evening Hour". Segments included: Kate Smith sings "Somebody Loves Me", Xavier Cugat presents some Latin music, Bab-O…
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New Aerial Work Horse Wears Skiis, 1957/04/08
Hercules plane equipped with skiis in Minnesota, 4 turboprop engines, lands on snow (partial newsreel).
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1952 - Strange Fascination - Hugo Haas
1952 - Strange Fascination - Hugo Haas
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Magoo's Problem Child (1956)
The near-sighted Mr. Magoo returns from a trip and mistakes a ramshackle shack, near his home, for his palatial home. There, he finds evidence of all manner…
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - Alias Mr Hepp
An episode of "Four Star Playhouse" titled "Alias Mr Hepp". Stars Charles Boyer and Barbra Fuller. Originally broadcast 12 May 1955 on CBS, however this is a…
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Skipper Learns A Lesson
In a departure from Sid Davis' traditional "kids in peril" scenarios, this film introduces us to Skipper - a bigoted dog who doesnt like the "funny looking'…
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Date With the Angels - Return of the Wheel
An episode of the short-lived (1957-1958) television sitcom "Date with the Angels", starring Betty White.
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Magoo's Masterpiece (1953)
There is a sculpture contest with large prize money for the winner, and Mr. Magoo decides to become a sculptor and do some sculpturing. He borrows a friend's…
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The Cat's Tale (1951)
A nervous cat tells the story of the origin of Mighty Mouse. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-cats-tale-1951/
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How to Make a Telephone Call
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''Meet Corliss Archer'' - Personality Test (1955)
An episode of the short-lived (1954-1955) US sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer". In this episode, Corliss breaks up with Dexter after a personality test says they…
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Walk Out. Hungarian puppets Quit UN Assembly, 1956/12/13
(1) UN General Assembly, Hungarian foreign minister walks out (2) satellite prepared for outer space, model of 72-ft rocket (3) Hungarian refugees arrive in…
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Mr. Finley's Feelings
Our animated hero questions his sanity after blowing his top and driving his car into a police station. To license this film and get a higher quality version…