The world's archives
1,777–1,824 of 21,552 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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Destination Paraguay
"'Destination:Paraguay' takes viewers to one of two landlocked countries in South America to observe the lives of Gildo and Felix in their rural environment,…
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''Jackpot Bowling'' - 23 January 1961
An episode of "Jackpot Bowling", a short-lived NBC series. In this show, professional bowlers compete against each other. Hosted by Milton Berle. Special…
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The Medieval Mind
Points out the tensions and conflicts of the middle ages, and shows how the architecture of the cathedrals reflects the uneasy balance of opposing forces with…
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Il colosso di Roma (1964)
In ancient Rome, the people finally oust their despised king, Tarquinius, and declare the city a republic. Tarquinius makes an alliance with the Etruscan…
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The Heritage of Slavery
The Heritage of Slavery Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Illustrates the nature of slavery and discusses…
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The doctor
Supplementary note: Prepared in collaboration with I. Blanche Bourne Evaluation information: This material has been reviewed by Specialized Office 3 and…
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Strategy Talks. Kennedy Confers With His Congress leaders, 1960/12/22
LBJ and Sam Rayburn and Mike Mansfield at Palm Beach confer with JFK (partial newsreel)
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Montage: Mass A Metaliturgy, 1962
Mass: A Metaliturgy (1962) By Joan Robertson (with Wayne Sourbeer, uncredited) Music: Donald Erb Though this film is not technically in the Montage series,…
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La furia di Ercole (1962)
In a tyrannical kingdom there is an evil ruler and a queen who lusts after Hercules who is attracted to a handmaiden. A rebellion overthrows the ruler. Watch…
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Enterprise in War. Nuclear Carrier Joins 7th Fleet, 1965/08/30
USS Enterprise nuclear aircraft carrier with guided missile frigate Bainbridge, first nuclear ships to enter combat, good pics of antennas and missiles of…
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French Revolution-- death of the old regime.
Combines live-action scenes with pictorial and sculptural masterpieces of the period to re-create the chaotic events in the last days of the old regime: the…
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How to Look at a City (1964)
How to Look at a City Gives a report on research which is making giant strides toward pinpointing the body controls that cause aging. Notes that someday there…
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India(1960)
India es una película de Argentina dirigida por Armando Bó según el guion de Sergio Leonardo sobre un argumento de Armando Bó que se estrenó el 21 de enero de…
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And everything nice
With study guide Shows how women are developing new images of themselves and of their capabilities in conscious-raising sessions. Helps women understand the…
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Night Journey
Martha Graham, Betram Ross, Paul Taylor Photography, Stanley Meredith ; editing, Miriam Arsham ; music, William Schuman Martha Graham's direction of Night…
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Giulio Cesare, il conquistatore delle Gallie (1962)
In 54 B.C. Julius Caesar seeks to solidify his position in Rome by putting down a rebellion in Gaul led by a tribal chieftain named Vercingetorix.…
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[Home movie: 098241: PA rail fan 9: Alabama trains and rail yards, 1961-63]
14.5 minutes, color. A PA rail fan visits rail yards in Huntsville and Birmingham, AL, in 1961 to 1963.
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El Dependiente(1969)
El dependiente es una película argentina dramática de 1969 dirigida por Leonardo Favio sobre su propio guion en colaboración con Roberto Irigoyen y Jorge…
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Talking Car, The
This remake of a 1953 film attempts to teach youngsters to see and be seen before crossing the street. The kid, played by Brian Forster, starred on Partridge…
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U.N.'s 20th year. World Body Marks Signing of Charter, 1965/06/28
(1) (washed out) San Francisco Opera House where orig Unite Nations charter signed - display of painting of Stettinius and Truman - old film of June 1945…
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Behavior Theory in Practice.
Defines respondent and operant behavior and shows laboratory experiments with mice, pigeons etc. illustrating biological and non- biological reinforcers and…
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Gideon's Way TV 1965 colorized s01e17 The Wall
When a woman (Ann Bell)'s husband (Richard Carpenter) disappears after having a big win gambling on football, it first appears that he has run off, but on…
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"Mack and Myer for Hire" - Finders Weepers (Classic TV)
Episode "Finders Weepers" of the popular 60's sitcom "Mack and Myer for Hire".
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Latitude Zero
Here, Filmmaker Bill Deneen accompanies a Franciscan priest, John Farrell, and his boat 'Pio XII,' as they ply the backwaters of the Amazon River. There are…
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Barry Goldwater Speaks Out
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The Real West
Televised on the NBC program Project 20 on March 29, 1961 A story of the American West, using vintage photographs and new film. Tells about hardship, hunger,…
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La Venus Maldita (1967)
La Venus maldita es una película coproducción de Argentina y México filmada en colores dirigida por Alfredo B. Crevenna según el guion de Rafael García…
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Seddok, l'erede di Satana (1960)
When a singer is horribly disfigured in a car accident, a scientist develops a treatment which can restore her beauty by injecting her with a special serum.…
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Arabic X-ray film.
Examines standard colloquial Damascan, the ordinary conversational speech of educated male Muslims. Material is selected to illustrate the contrast between…
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How Life Begins
How Life Begins Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film Summary Presents the many and varied ways in which both…
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Suprisin' Exercisin' (1968)
Suprisin' Exercisin' is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Cosmo Anzilotti. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/suprisin-exercisin-1968/
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Unique War
Department of the Army Unique War AVA17237VNB1, 1966 The program portrays the mission of the armed forces in South Vietnam. They search for the enemy on the…
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''The Chevy Show'' - Swingin' at the Summit
An episode of "The Chevy Show" with Louis Armstrong, Kay Starr and Harpo Marx, Tony Bennett, and George Shearing.. There's also a couple Chevrolet commercials!
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Heidelberg
Second edition With student handbook by Harmut Steinecke and W. Gregor Heggen Summary A German language film. Surveys areas of Heidelberg, such as the…
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Trapeze Pleeze (1960)
In 'Trapeze Pleeze', bizarrely, Heckle and Jeckle operate a marital bureau and work as matchmakers. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/trapeze-pleeze-19…
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Ozzie & Harriet: A Friend in Need
Ozzie suspects that his so-called friends would not help him if he were in real trouble. Originally aired 16 November 1960 (Season 9, Episode 8). Don't bother…
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The Mark of Zero (1967)
The Mark of Zero is a Terrytoons cartoon directed by Hal Seeger. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/the-mark-of-zero-1967/
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Gidget "Dear Diary-et al"
Sally Field plays Gidget.
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Computing For Fun
with Dr. John Pierce
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''Jackpot Bowling'' - 16 January 1961
An episode of NBC's series "Jackpot Bowling". This episode features Diana Dors as the celebrity guest, and is hosted by Milton Berle. Please note that the…
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Project Discovery: a Demonstration in Education
This important film focuses on the experimental project most responsible for taking millions of public dollars away from textbook producers, and delivering it…
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Gideon's Way TV 1964 colorized s1e07 To Catch a Tiger
The victim of a car accident gives a death bed statement that says a man murdered his first wife with an overdose of morphine. Gideon (John Gregson) is…
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Window on Main Street: The Chambermaid
Aired 23 October 1961 (Season 1, Episode 4). Also known as "The Woman behind Chapter Four".
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Roger Ramjet: 13-Episode Compilation (1965-69)
Roger Ramjet is a 1965–69 American animated television series, starring Roger Ramjet and the American Eagle Squadron. The show was known for its simple…
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La regina delle Amazzoni (1960)
Two muscle-men come up against a tribe of Amazon women. Watch on RetroFlix: https://retroflix.org/la-regina-delle-amazzoni-1960/
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Buster Keaton Rides Again
Producer, Julian Biggs; director and photographer, John Spotton; commentary, Donald Brittain An informal view of Buster Keaton, showing how he relaxes, plots…
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The. Avengers. S 05 E 12. The. Superlative. Seven
Classic TV Series
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Il gladiatore di Roma (1962)
A warrior protecting a slave girl, who is really a princess, winds up as a gladiator in the Roman arenas. Watch on RetroFlix:…