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4,417–4,464 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 OnesFilms for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool.
KidsCartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature.
TweensDocumentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures.
TeensEverything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower.
AdultSexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage.
Internet Archive Scouts to the Rescue (1956) 1956 · Feature Good Deed Daly joins his fellow scouts camping near a buffalo-protective reservation. When a villain tries to get away with several of the dwindling herd,… Internet Archive The Rebel - Johnny Yuma S01 - Ep.01 1959 · TV TV Series Western (1959 - 1961) The Rebel Johnny Yuma Johnny Yuma, a former Confederate soldier, returns to his hometown in Texas two years after the end of… Internet Archive Rick's Chemistry Grade (Ozzie & Harriet) 1958 · TV · 27 min · Subtitles There's a scene in the Nelson house in which Rick and James Burton play their guitars together. Aired 14 May 1958 (Season 6, Episode 31). [The "MPEG4" file is… Internet Archive The Miracle (Ozzie & Harriet) 1953 · TV · 24 min · Subtitles Aired 25 December 1953 (Season 2, Episode 15). [The "MPEG4" file is the smallest file, and it's the source file. Download it if your player can handle h.265… Internet Archive A Sharper Sword and Stronger Shield 1959 · Film Miscellaneous Film MF 20-9040 "Modernization of army for defense -- new pentagonal organization and flexible structure -- new tactical concepts -- new weapons… Internet Archive Do We Need Wiretapping Laws? 1954 · Film · Subtitles TV discussion program with host - "Washington Spotlight" Internet Archive In Dutch 1955 · Cartoon Originally released in 35 mm. in 1945 With teacher guide Director, Charles Nichols; story, Harry Reeves, Jess Marsh; animation, George Nichols, Marvin… Internet Archive [Home movie: 098726: A boy grows from 4 to 6 in the early 50s] 1952 · Home movie A young boy is the focal point of this black and white reel, filmed 1952-1954; in winter scenes he plays with snow shovels and toboggans, and in summer scenes… Internet Archive El Fantasma De La Opereta(1955) 1955 · Feature El fantasma de la opereta es una película de comedia de terror musical argentina de 1955, dirigida por Enrique Carreras , y escrita por René Marcial, Manuel… Internet Archive The Lone Ranger TV 1955 colorized s04e49 The Bait: Gold! 1955 · TV The Lone Ranger and Tonto avert a stage holdup, then decide to find out why there have recently been a string of such robberies. Guest stars: George N. Neise,… Internet Archive Featherweight Champ (1953) 1953 · Feature A devious fox comes to a small farm and uses flattery to trick the ducks, chickens and roosters into coming with him, supposedly to compete at the County… Internet Archive Park Avenue Pussycat (1956) 1956 · Feature A pampered cat, the pet of a Park Avenue penthouse resident, is fed up with his life of ease with the best of food and tender loving care, and yearns to be… Internet Archive Seasick Sailors (1951) 1951 · Feature Seasick Sailors is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Mannie Davis. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/seasick-sailors-1951/ Internet Archive Boston Tea Party 1957 · Educational From the featue film, Johnny Tremain, which is based on the book of the same title by Esther Forbes Show events that led to the Boston Tea Party, the first… Internet Archive 1954 - Black Tuesday - Martes negro - Hugo Fregonese - VO 1954 · Feature For Academic / Educational Use Only derechonoir.wordpress.com Internet Archive 1956 - The Price of Fear - El precio del miedo - Abner Biberman 1956 · Feature 1956 - The Price of Fear - El precio del miedo - Abner Biberman Internet Archive Hot Rod (Public Defender) 1954 · TV · 24 min · Subtitles Aired 4 November 1954 (Season 2, Episode 10). [The "MPEG4" file is the source file. Download it if your player can handle h.265 (HEVC).] Internet Archive 1952 - Roller Derby - the Chiefs vs the Red Devils 1952 · TV · 21 min · Subtitles 1952 - Roller Derby - the Chiefs vs the Red Devils Internet Archive Story of a Star, The 1956 · Film · Subtitles About Agilon synthetic fiber, used in nylon stocking and hosiery. Internet Archive Schizophrenia: Catatonic Type 1952 · Educational Writer and director, Robert Anderson Demonstrates characteristic symptoms of stuporous catatonia. Presents three male patients showing such symptoms as lack… Internet Archive Crustaceans: Lobsters, barnacles, shrimp, and their relatives 1956 · Educational · 13 min · Subtitles Crustaceans SummaryDiscusses the ./ia metad, functions, habitats and economic value of crustaceans. Explains processes of food - gathering, reproduction,… Internet Archive Witch Doctor 1952 · Educational 8 min Full screen (1.37:1), HFA Item no. 12859 Full screen (1.37:1), HFA Item no. 11625 Full screen (1.37:1), HFA Item no. 13374 Full screen (1.37:1), HFA… Internet Archive Front Page Detective: Death of a Hero (1951) 1951 · TV · 26 min · Subtitles Season 1, Episode 9 Runtime: 26:07 Actors: Edmund Lowe; Peter Mamakos; George Pembroke; Al Eben This aired on the DuMont Television Network. [smallest download] Internet Archive ''Love of Life'' - 20 March 1953 (improved copy) 1953 · TV · 14 min · Subtitles Re-upload with higher picture quality. An episode of "Love of Life" a daytime soap opera which aired live in a 15-minute time-slot on CBS. Beanie, a child,… Internet Archive Peek-a-Boo (1957) 1957 · Feature Casper meets a baby kitten which isn't scared of anything, including dogs and ghosts. The kitten pursues a big dog and, just when the dog is about to wreak… Internet Archive Police Dogged (1956) 1956 · Feature Police Dogged is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Connie Rasinski. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/police-dogged-1956/ Internet Archive The Foolish Duckling (1952) 1952 · Feature Dink figures he is smarter than the other ducks and ducklings and rather than waste his time swimming aimlessly around the pond, he floats around on a rubber… Internet Archive The Helpful Geni (1951) 1951 · Feature The Helpful Geni is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Connie Rasinski. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-helpful-geni-1951/ Internet Archive Zero the Hero (1954) 1954 · Feature Zero the Dog, already a failure as a bloodhound or a retriever, is just as bad as a watchdog, and is frightened when a burglar appears. Casper the Friendly… Internet Archive Behind the Freedom Curtain 1957 · Film · Subtitles Internet Archive Visit to Wurlitzer, A 1950 · Film · Subtitles Skeletal Entry Internet Archive Operation Ivy, 02/02/1954 1954 · Short · 9 min National Archives description: "Summary: Hydrogen bomb firing under Operation Ivy at Eniwetok Island on 2 February 1954. Narration by narration by motion… Internet Archive Hawaii at Your Wingtip 1950 · Film A tour film depicting many scenes in and around the islands of Hawaii. From title in film: "A Film of the HATS All Islands Tour" Can notes: "Tuffcoated;… Internet Archive Your Hit Parade - 3 December 1955 1955 · TV · 28 min An episode of the NBC pop music series. Performers are: Snooky Lanson, Gisele MacKenzie, Dorothy Collins and Russell Arms. Songs are: "Love and Marriage",… Internet Archive Rules and Laws 1951 · Film · Subtitles Includes POVs and driving scenes in New York City (upper Manhattan). Internet Archive Act of Decision (The Star and the Story) 1956 · TV · 26 min · Subtitles Frank Lovejoy plays a college football coach. Aired 10 March 1956 (Season 2; Episode 18). [The "MPEG4" file is the source file. Download it if your player can… Internet Archive Incredible Turk 1958 · Educational National Archives - Incredible Turk - National Security Council. Central Intelligence Agency. (09/18/1947 - 12/04/1981). - This film is about Mustafa Kemal… Internet Archive Road to Nowhere (Public Defender) 1954 · TV · Subtitles Aired 13 September 1954 (Season 2, Episode 2). [The "MPEG4" file is the smallest file, and it's the source file. Download it if your player can handle h.265… Internet Archive Howdy Doody - 27 March 1950 1950 · TV · 29 min · Subtitles An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original advertising for the long-discontinued Mars Cocoanut Bar. Internet Archive The Medieval Manor 1956 · Educational · 20 min The Medieval Manor Points out the tensions and conflicts of the Middle Ages, and shows how the architecture of the cathedrals reflects the uneasy balance of… Internet Archive Your Hit Parade - 1 March 1952 1952 · TV · 29 min An episode of the NBC pop music series. Performers are: Dorothy Collins, Russell Arms, Eileen Wilson, and Snooky Lanson. Songs are: "Shrimp Boats", "Tell Me… Internet Archive Boos and Arrows (1954) 1954 · Feature Casper the Friendly Ghost helps Little Feather go hunting. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/boos-and-arrows-1954/ Internet Archive How to Keep Cool (1953) 1953 · Feature Dimwit is an overworked office worker who tries to escape the swelter of the city by driving out to the beach, but he finds nothing but petty problems there.… Internet Archive Spunky Skunky (1952) 1952 · Feature Casper is once again looking for a friend, and he meets a skunk. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/spunky-skunky-1952/ Internet Archive Classic TV: CBS Television Network ID from 1952 1952 · TV · Subtitles CBS Television Network ID from 1952. Taken from "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show", which I uploaded here: http://www.archive.org/details/georgeburnsandg… Internet Archive Home Movie: 98636: Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Norway 1957 · Home movie To come. Internet Archive 1957 - The Tattered Dress - El vestido roto - Jack Arnold - VOSE 1957 · Feature For Academic - Educational Use Only Internet Archive Physiology of reproduction in the rat 1954 · Educational · 19 min · Subtitles Title from container; production credits from other sources Richard J. Blandau and Anthony Canedo ; University of Washington School of Medicine Search…