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4,177–4,224 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
Front Page Detective: Echo from the Dead (1951)
Season 1, Episode 13 Actors: Edmund Lowe; Bettie Best; Veronica Pataky; Peter Similuk; John Phillips Runtime: 25:56 This aired on the DuMont Television…
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Moose on the Loose (1952)
Heckle and Jeckle, the world's most famous talking Magpies, go on a moose-hunting trip. In order to get close enough to a moose to shoot him, they combine…
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Songs of Erin (1951)
Gandy Goose, dreaming, is taken across the Atlantic ocean to a fairy-tale Erie, where flowers dance and then turn into geese; elves warble Irish lullabies,…
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The Leaky Faucet (1959)
The Leaky Faucet is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Martin Taras. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-leaky-faucet-1959/
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Road Runners
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Ansel Adams, Photographer
Records the life and work of Ansel Adams. Dwells on his equipment, home, interests, and his attitude toward art, photography and life. This film can be…
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Atom Goes To Sea, The
Explains how an atomic powered submarine operates. Includes scenes at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Schenectady and the submarine reactor test site at…
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The Big Dance
Fibber McGee and Molly Episode "The Big Dance"
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Mother Mack's Puppies Find Happy Homes
TELLS HOW EACH OF MOTHER MACK'S PUPPIES FIND NEW HOMES.
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Backstage (Four Star Playhouse)
Charles Boyer stops a young woman who is trying to kill herself. aired 6 November 1952 Season 1; Episode 4 [The "MPEG4" file is the source file. Download it…
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Howdy Doody - 4 July 1950
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Complete with original advertising for Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Colgate Dental Cream (aka toothpaste) plus…
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Boo Ribbon Winner (1954)
Molasses, an overweight greyhound, is racing right for the dog pound until Casper the Friendly Ghost lends a paw. Watch on RetroFlix:…
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Boos and Saddles (1953)
Back in the Old West, Casper the Friendly Ghost meets a little boy who calls himself Billy the Kid. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/boos-and-saddles-…
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The Dog Show (1950)
The Dog Show is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Eddie Donnelly. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-dog-show-1950/
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Nuclear Test Film - Operation Ranger, Operation Buster/Jangle
Department of Energy TF 0800010 doe.gov Nuclear Test Film - Operation Ranger, Operation Buster/Jangle 1951 DVD Copied by The Department of Energy, in…
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The Goldbergs misc ep 02
The Goldbergs misc ep 02
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Obligations
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1957 - Monkey on My Back - Combate decisivo - André De Toth - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only derechonoir.wordpress.com
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Howdy Doody - 2 June 1952
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes classic network ID. I haven't watched this episode in several years, but a basic check seems to…
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El Candidato ( 1959)
El candidato es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Fernando Ayala sobre su propio guion escrito en colaboración con David Viñas que se…
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Howdy Doody - 1 April 1953
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original commercials for Wonder Bread. Also includes the classic network ID.
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''To Tell The Truth'' - 30 July 1957
An episode of the popular CBS game show which wasn't registered with the US copyright office. Ralph Bellamy is guest host. Note: my copy is low-resolution…
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The Buccaneers TV 1956 colorized s01e01 Blackbeard
Experimental colorization of the first episode of this classic TV series. Captain Woodes Rogers (Alec Clunes) travels to the Bahamas to accept his new…
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By the Old Mill Scream (1953)
Casper befriends Short Tail, the beaver. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/by-the-old-mill-scream-1953/
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Puss 'n' Boos (1954)
Casper the Friendly Ghost saves three kittens and they accept the unpopular little ghost as their friend. Watch on RetroFlix:…
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Ferry to Fox Island (The Star and the Story)
Interesting story of a woman who finds on the day she is to be married that her husband-to-be has been leading a double life. aired 29 January 1955 Season 1;…
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1955 - The Desperate Hours - Horas desesperadas - William Wyler - VOSE
For Academic - Educational Use Only
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Mental Hospital
Case study documenting a patient’s treatment for paranoid schizophrenia. Made for health professionals, Mental Hospital shows daily life at the state…
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Crystals
Explains how crystals are formed and why they are shaped as they are. Considers their actual growth under a microscope, how they may be grown, and the…
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1959 - Odds Against Tomorrow - Apuestas contra el mañana - Robert Wise
1959 - Odds Against Tomorrow - Apuestas contra el mañana - Robert Wise
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''The Dinah Shore Show'' - first song: ''Red Canary''
This 1950s pop music series aired in a 15-minute time-slot, with Dinah Shore singing songs. Other songs include "I Concentrate On You", "A Fellow Needs a…
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How to Be a Successful Hostess (Outtakes, Reel 3)
Content warning: This film contains scenes of a white woman engaged in the cultural appropriation of Chinese culture. Description of the source film from…
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In case of fire.
With teacher's guide Demonstrates that lessons learned from fire drills can save lives in fire emergencies at school, at home, and at a crowded theatre. Shows…
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Howdy Doody - 1 July 1952
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original commercials for Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Colgate Dental Cream aka toothpaste. Also…
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Nuclear Test Film - Operation Greenhouse
Department of Energy TF 0800009 doe.gov Nuclear Test Film - Operation Greenhouse 1951 DVD Copied by The Department of Energy, in cooperation with the…
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Tombstone Territory : The Man From Brewster
TV-PG Western On a quiet morning for Clay Hollister, Chris Anderson, a young man, enters the sheriff's office wanting help for being accused of a gold robbery…
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Sharing With Neighbors - filmstrip
Little Steve learns that when neighbors share, the entire neighborhood is benefits. This filmstrip is part of the "Neighborhood Community Series". Steve and…
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Tackle Busters
Skeletal Entry
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Aquarium Wonderland
A boy of intermediate grade age sets up a home aquarium and observes how fish breathe, hear, feel, smell and swim. Close-ups, microscopic photography and…
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Jail Bait
Jail Bait (1954) Directed by Edward D Wood Jr. A Howco Release A vicious criminal uses plastic surgery to escape the police.This movie features Steve Reeves…
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Aesop's Fable: Golden Egg Goosie (1951)
Aesop's Fable: Golden Egg Goosie is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Eddie Donnelly. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/aesops-fable-golden-egg-goosie-1…
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The Clockmaker's Dog (1956)
The clockmaker's dog runs off to join the school that trains the famous St. Bernard rescue dogs in the Swiss Alps, but he is rejected. Meanwhile, the…
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A Place Full of Strangers (Four Star Playhouse)
Aired 8 December 1955 (Season 4, Episode 10). [The "MPEG4" file is the source file. Download it if your player can handle h.265 (HEVC).]
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1950 - Woman in Hiding - Bodas sangrientas - Michael Gordon - VOSE
For Academic / Educational Use Only
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Skippy and the 3 R's.
Shows how a teacher, by helping a first-grade child to discover his need for learning, teachers him to read, write, and do arithmetic. To license this film…
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Dancing Lessons
The Great Gildersleeves Episode "Dancing Lessons"
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Guided Muscle (Laserdisc)
NTSC
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''4 Star Revue'' - 22 November 1950? (incomplete)
Incomplete (missing several segments) episode of this live variety series. Starring Jack Carson. If you upload this to YouTube, please note it is incomplete,…