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4,129–4,176 of 18,257 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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The Great Shinin' Saucer of Paddy Faneen (The Star and the Story)
An old man in Ireland is ridiculed because he maintains that he saw a flying saucer. Aired 12 March 1955 (Season 1; Episode 10). [The "MPEG4" file is the…
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1956 - Nightfall - Al caer la noche - Jacques Tourneur - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only
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A Hare-Breadth Finish (1957)
The Hare gets his second chance at beating the Tortoise in a foot race, but a canine police officer thwarts his chance at redemption. Watch on RetroFlix:…
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Ice Scream (1957)
Caspar masquerades as a snowman and teaches a young boy to ice skate, so he can race with his older brother. Watch on RetroFlix:…
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The Reformed Wolf (1954)
In this one, one wolf who's become a vegetarian tells another of his species why he no longer catches lamb. It seems despite the dumb guard dog always getting…
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1957 - Affair in Havana - Affaire en La Habana - Laslo Benedek - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only
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1951 - Circle of Danger - Círculo de peligro - Jacques Tourneur - VOSE
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Northeast Devastated by Floods, 1955/08/22
(1) Floods after hurricane Connie in northeast worst in American history, 35,000 homeless, roads and railroads and communications paralyzed, hundreds of…
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The Elementary School, Part 1: School Environment and Healthful Living
Content warning: Beginning at 12:15, this film uses an outdated term for people with physical disabilities. It also misleadingly depicts racially segregated…
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Drive Your Bicycle
ENCOURAGES BOYS & GIRLS TO DRIVE THEIR BICYCLES, PRACTICING "RULES OF THE ROAD" THAT WILL BE IMPORTANT IN DRIVING AN AUTOMOBILE IN LATER YEARS. MANY LOCAL…
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The Timid Scarecrow (1953)
The story of Dinky Duck and the scared Scarecrow. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-timid-scarecrow-1953/
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Sky King TV 1952 colorized s01e03 Stagecoach Robbers
A crooked express agent fakes a hold-up to steal gold from his company's vault, but using an old stagecoach to get the stolen loot out of town ends up getting…
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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet: The Campers
Season 4, Episode 6 Aired 28 Oct. 1955. Actors: Don DeFore; Don Beddoe Runtime: 25:10
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A Howling Success (1954)
A Howling Success is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Connie Rasinski. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/a-howling-success-1954/
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Spooking with a Brogue (1955)
Casper the Friendly Ghost goes to Ireland, where he meets Billy, a young boy whose widowed mother is about to be evicted my a miserly landlord. Billy thinks…
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Flash Gordon TV 1955 colorized s01e36 Deadline at Noon (Steve Holland)
This version of Alex Raymond's comic strip hero moves Flash to the year 3061, where he battles criminals and evil aliens for the Galaxy Bureau of…
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Let's Face It (Part 2)
Wilding Picture Productions, Inc.
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Screen Director's Playhouse: The SIlent Partner
Buster Keaton, Zasu Pitts, and Joe E. Brown in a 1955 television episode.
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Red Fair Opens In New York, 1959/06/29
Russia Turboprop airliner brings Kozlov to New York to open Russian trade fair, Ike came for preview tour, shakes hands with Kozlov, models of sputniks and…
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Go Ahead and Jump (Four Star Playhouse)
A cab driver picks up a man who wants to be taken to the middle of a bridge. Aired 30 December 1954 (Season 3, Episode 14). [The "MPEG4" file is the source…
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[Universal Newsreel: California Stories]
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1951 - Two Of A Kind - Henry Levin
1951 - Two Of A Kind - Henry Levin
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Wing to Wing
RAF aircraft and their commitment to Western defence through NATO. P1067.Washington B36 Super Fortress. Canberra. Valliant. Vampire
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1951 Der Untertan ( Eduard Von Winerstein, Ernst Legal)
Der Untertan. U.a mit Ernst Legal und Eduard von Winterstein Film von 1951..
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The Steel Ring (AA Defense of US)
Miscellaneous Film MF 45-8562 "Vulnerability of the US to sneak atomic attack--Radar and AAA defense centers composing the complicated defense perimeter known…
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Operation Luggage
Workplace portrait of the laborers and processes involved in manufacturing luggage at the Baltimore Luggage Company, 304 North Smallwood Street, Baltimore,…
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Howdy Doody - 26 May 1953
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original commercials for Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Colgate Dental Cream aka toothpaste.
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''Range Rider'' - Border City Affair
An episode of "Range Rider", a western TV series aimed at the youth of the early 1950s.
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La Casa Del Angel (1957)
La casa del ángel es una película argentina en blanco y negro que se estrenó el 11 de julio de 1957, basada en la novela homónima ganadora de un Premio Emecé…
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Ike Returns. Thousands Hail Him at Capital, 1955/11/14
1) Ike returns from 7-week hospital stay in Denver, speaks at Washington airport; also parade held in Gettysburg, crowd sings happy birthday to Mamie (2) new…
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Howdy Doody - 2 July 1953
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original commercials for Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Royal Pudding. Also contains the classic network…
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Flipper Frolics (1952)
A hound-dog and a little Scottie makes friends with a seal at the seashore. When the dogs are attacked by a mean billy-goat, it is the clumsy seal that routs…
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Hair Cut-Ups (1952)
Dangerous Dan the desperado enters the barbershop run by Hackle and Jackle with guns blazing, and that is his highlight as the Magpies use their barber…
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The Elephant Mouse (1951)
The Elephant Mouse is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Mannie Davis. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-elephant-mouse-1951/
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Clog Dancing in Wales
Celtic clog dancing history and revival in Porthmadog, Wales.
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Power Of Plants, The
Uses time-lapse photography to show the physical power of plants in their efforts to receive sunlight and fulfill their growth. Experiments show how plant…
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1956 - Nightmare - Noche de pesadilla - Maxwell Shane - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only
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Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom (1952)
A veteran WW2 aviator and his flying squadron discover that a gang of foreign spies is intent on stealing two inventions: a deadly electronic Ray projector…
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''The Dinah Shore Show'' - 8 October 1953?
An episode of Dinah Shore's pop music, which aired in a 15-minute time-slot. This copy is complete with original commercials for Chevrolet. A fun episode.…
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''The Rosemary Clooney Show'' - Guy Mitchell as guest
An episode of Rosemary Clooney's pop music show. Guy Mitchell is the guest in this episode. IMDb provides a broadcast date (23 October 1956) but as a…
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Fallout: When And How To Protect Yourself
Illustrates the cause and effects of radioactive fallout. Describes preparations which should be made to safeguard lives and protect food and water supplies.…
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1954 - The Sleeping Tiger - El tigre dormido - Joseph Losey - VOSE
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Flash Gordon TV 1954 (Steve Holland) episodes 16 & 35
This version of Alex Raymond's comic strip hero moves Flash to the year 3061, where he battles criminals and evil aliens for the Galaxy Bureau of…
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1953 - Cry of the Hunted - Joseph H. Lewis - VOSE
For Academic - Educational Use Only
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Steve Canyon TV 1959 colorized s01e17 The Search
Activities of a troubleshooter for the US Air Force, based on the comic strip by Milton Caniff, which ran from 1947 to 1988. Restoration by John Ellis. In…
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Meaning Of Adolescence
An overview of the social, emotional, mental and physical changes which occur in the adolescent with suggestions on how adults can help. This film can be…
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Nuclear Test Film - Operation Castle
Department of Energy TF 0800013 doe.gov Nuclear Test Film - Operation Castle 1954 DVD Copied by The Department of Energy, in cooperation with the Department…
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Howdy Doody - 5 January 1953
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original commercials for Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Colgate Dental Cream aka toothpaste. Also…