The world's archives
3,793–3,840 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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Prehistoric Perils (1951)
Mighty Mouse encounters a Time Machine while trying to save pure-hearted Pearl Pureheart from the unwanted advances and clutches of the evil oily-villain, Oil…
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - The Room
An episode of the popular 1950s half-hour anthology TV series. This episode stars Dick Powell as a doctor in a remote Cuban village that has a fear of…
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The Vice Presidency
The Vice Presidency Summary Studies the rights and duties of the vice president and the men who have served in that capacity, from John Adams to Richard Nixon.
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Home Movie: 97476: St. Louis Area Family, Reel 8
Viewing notes state: Ozarks Branson (?) Mitten’s Resort Marvel Cave diving / pool dam Mitten’s Resort sign mom poses by gas pump Mitten’s Resort (more shots)…
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[Home Movies: "December 29, 1956, Starring Valerie & Dick in Our Wedding"]
The standard wedding shots, but very few guests. title: "The End of a new beginning."
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''The Dinah Shore Show'' - 17 March 1953
An episode of Dinah Shore's popular music show, which aired in a 15-minute time-slot. This somewhat deteriorated episode features a "modern" set for one of…
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''Life with Elizabeth'' - Misc episode No. 14
An episode of Betty White's second television series, "Life with Elizabeth", which aired in first-run syndication from 1953 to 1955. It is still occasionally…
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Home Movie: 97478: St. Louis Area Family, Reel 10
Can marked: Xmas 1959 to Xmas 1960 18-1/2 Viewing notes state: Christmas daughter with boyfriend Xmas party washing dog construction site speedboat ride…
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Magoo Breaks Par (1957)
The nearsighted Mr. Magoo sets out for a round of golf but catches the prison paddy wagon instead of the city bus and winds up in prison breaking rocks. He…
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Musical Madness (1951)
Musical Madness is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Eddie Donnelly. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/musical-madness-1951/
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Dalai Lama Greeted By Nehru, Again Blasts Reds, 1959/04/30
Nehru visits Dalai Lama in Tibet, rides horse (2) News In Brief - "Paris" Christian Herter visit French minstry for foreign ministers policy conference…
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You Can Change The World
A large assortment of guest stars (Jack Benny, Rochester, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, William Holden, Anne Blythe, Loretta Young) gather in Benny's house to…
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The Deep End (Wire Service)
The script was based on the novel by Fredric Brown. Aired 13 December 1956 (Season 1, Episode 11). [The "MPEG4" file is the smallest file, and it's the source…
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''Stage 7'' - Fox Hunt
An episode of "Stage 7", an American dramatic anthology TV series which aired in the mid-1950s. This episode aired 25 September 1955, and stars Dennis Morgan…
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''The Dinah Shore Chevy Show'' - 15 March 1959
An episode of Dinah Shore's hour-long NBC variety series. This episode features songs, piano-playing and dancing. Black-and-white, but wasn't that way…
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Dagmar's Canteen - 6 April 1952
An episode of Dagmar's Canteen, a late night NBC variety series which aired at 12:15AM on Sundays and starred Dagmar, with a mix of music, comedy and a little…
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La Caida (1959)
La caída es una película argentina de 1959, dirigida por Leopoldo Torre Nilsson y protagonizada por Elsa Daniel y Lautaro Murúa . Estrenada en Buenos Aires el…
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'''The Kate Smith Evening Hour'' - 24 October 1951
The second half of an episode of Kate Smith's evening variety show. I don't have the first half. Those appearing in this include Frankie Yankovic, Jackie…
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Aesop's Fable: The First Flying Fish (1955)
According to Aesop, Philip, a little fish who lives at the bottom of the sea with his dogfish, catfish, shark and other classmates in the school of fish,…
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Scoutmaster Magoo (1958)
Magoo mistakes three bear cubs for three scouts. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/scoutmaster-magoo-1958/
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''Range Rider'' - Last Of The Pony Express
Episode of TV western series intended for kids.
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''Four Star Playhouse'' - Village In The City
An episode of "Four Star Playhouse". In this episode, a artist finds out his lovely model has been murdered, and wants to find out who did it. Originally…
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''Meet Corliss Archer'' - Money Matters
Episode "Money Matters" of the short-lived 1954-1955 US sitcom "Meet Corliss Archer". In this episode, Harry attempts to save money end up costing the family…
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No Abras Nunca Esa Puerta (1952)
No abras nunca esa puerta es una película argentina de suspenso en blanco y negro dirigida por Carlos Hugo Christensen con la participación, entre otros, de…
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The Invisible Monster (1950)
Richard Webb (TV's Captain Midnight) plays an insurance investigator trying to stop a criminal's fiendish plot to take over the country using a ray that will…
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1959 - The Rough And The Smouth - Robert Siodmak - VOSE
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1950 - Union Station - Estación Unión - Rudolph Maté - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only
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Bwana Magoo (1959)
Magoo and Waldo are on safari in Africa. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/bwana-magoo-1959/
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I Bury the Living (1958)
The new manager of a small-town cemetery becomes convinced that he triggered the untimely deaths of several plot owners by tampering with a certain map. When…
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Ike Returns. Sees Progress at Geneva Conference, 1955/07/25
(1) Ike returns to U.S. after Geneva summit conference, to cheers of 5000 at airport, welcomed by Nixon, ike speaks in rain "there is evidence of new…
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''Kraft Music Hall'' - 1 April 1959
Hosted by Milton Berle, with guests Edgar Bergen and Peggy King. A variety show sponsored by Kraft. This NBC show was originally in colour, but my copy is in…
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Public Defender: The Prize Fighter Story
08 Apr. 1954 Season 1 Episode 5 Reed Hadley ... Bart Matthews Richard Jaeckel ... Davey Davis Tom Brown ... Soapy Moore Ben Welden ... Donny (as Ben Weldon)…
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Ο θείος από τον Καναδά (1959)
Σκηνοθεσία Φυλακτος Φιλιππας Σενάριο Φυλακτος Φιλιππας Ηθοποιοί Βασιλειαδου Γεωργια Βεγγος Θανασης Τσαχιριδης Νικος Ιατριδης Σταυρος Γκιωνακης Γιαννης…
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Stage Struck (1950)
Half-Pint, a stage-struck baby circus elephant, is forever getting into and messing up somebody's act. Although the ringmaster thinks he is too young to…
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The Helpless Hippo (1953)
The jungle animals and creatures have all come to the point where they are living together in peace and harmony, thanks to the efforts of the great Mighty…
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Open Your Eyes
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Grapevine, The
While trying to address the problems of gossip in the workplace, this film does an excellent job of offending everyone involved the overreacting manager, the…
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[Home movie: 098717: 1958 trips to Sault Ste. Marie locks, Santa's Workshop, and Jones Beach]
1958 kodachrome travel scenes featuring ship crossing of Sault Ste. Marie locks, and reindeer and people in costume at Santa's Workshop amusement park, and…
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Flowers At Work
Uses animation and time-lapse photography in describing cross-pollination, self-pollination and fertilization. Discusses special pollination devices and…
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City of Magic
about New York City Skeletal Entry
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Διακοπές στην Αίγινα (1958)
Σκηνοθεσία Λαμπρινος Ανδρεας Σενάριο Λαμπρινος Ανδρεας Ηθοποιοί Κωνστανταρας Λαμπρος Βεγγος Θανασης Ιατριδης Σταυρος Μπαρκουλης Ανδρεας Στρατηγου Αλεκα…
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''Range Rider'' - Marshal From Madero
A fun episode of "Range Rider", western TV series of the 1950s. I like this series, it is refreshingly light viewing.
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The Popcorn Story (1950)
The mayor of a town gives a glowing introduction to the man who invented popcorn, while we're shown the much-different story of how popcorn came about. Watch…
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The Armor Soldier on the Nuclear Battlefield
Training Film 17-2826. As listed in Index of Army Motion Pictures Film Strips Slides and Phono-recordings: "Effects of nuclear bursts--Protective measures in…
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Brief City
A retrospective view of the 1951 Festival of Britain on the South Bank with special reference to design and architecture
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La Pasion Desnuda( 1953)
La pasión desnuda es una película argentina dirigida por Luis César Amadori sobre su propio guion según la leyenda Thais que se estrenó el 1 de abril de 1953…
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Home Movie: 97322: Mexico
Viewing notes state: Mexico early 1950s Train, bus donkeys Pigs street vendors Paddling hand made boats
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Casper Takes a Bow-Wow (1951)
Casper, the Friendly Ghost, who does not like scaring people, is hauled up before the Ghost Tribunal and is quickly convicted of Friendship-in-the-First…