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2,881–2,928 of 22,395 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. Nothing is left out for being sexual: sexual content and nudity are for adults, placed by what the archive files a film as, never by a word of its title alone (The Naked City is a police film). A film filed as pornography is listed for adults without its picture and plays nowhere yet, as the law where it would play asks for a proof of age this site does not have. A sexual depiction of a child, drawn ones too, is listed nowhere.
| Little Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
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| 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 content, pornography, nudity and nudism, striptease, sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, beheadings, atrocity footage. |
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Johnny Midnight S 01 E 12 Beyond Infamy
Jonny Midnight by popular demand. (Sorry there was a glitch in the previous upload. Still searching for episodes 9 & 10.)
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Brian Henderson's Bandstand - 20 January 1968
An episode of an Australian television pop music series. This episode is a clip show featuring excerpts from 1967 editions of the show. Performers include…
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A True Madness
Examines the nature of schizophrenia through conversations with schizophrenics and the doctors who treat them. Also gives a cross section of researchers'…
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C-5 GALAXY - WORLD'S LARGEST AIRCRAFT
Department of Defense PIN 26593 C-5 GALAXY - WORLD'S LARGEST AIRCRAFT RELATES STORY OF AN AVIATION MILESTONE, THE C-5 GALAXY. TELLS MANY PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN…
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Paula Cautiva (1963)
Paula Cautiva es una película argentina de 1963, dirigida por Fernando Ayala , sobre un cuento de Beatriz Guido , protagonizada por Susana Freyre y Duilio…
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Villa Cariño Esta Que Arde (1968)
Villa Cariño está que arde es una película de Argentina en blanco y negro dirigida por Emilio Vieyra sobre su propio guion que se estrenó el 26 de septiembre…
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ASSEMBLING THE DEEP SEA OUTFIT
Department of Defense PIN 21569 ASSEMBLING THE DEEP SEA OUTFIT INSPECTING AND TESTING THE STANDARD DEEP-SEA DIVING OUTFIT.
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The Beverly Hillbillies - The Clampetts Meet Mrs. Drysdale S01 E04
TV-PG Comedy, Family (tv series) S01 ep.04 Mr. Drysdale panics when Mrs. Drysdale comes back from Boston early, because she'll meet the Clampetts. He sets…
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THE SUBMARINERS
Department of Defense PIN 25126 THE SUBMARINERS THIS PROGRAM DEPICTS LIFE ABOARD A NUCLEAR ATTACK SUBMARINE. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEN, THEIR…
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"WONDERFUL WORLD OF WHEELS" 1960s AUTOMOBILES SPORTS CARS & CUSTOMS BIG DADDY ROTH 68014
A short version of a longer form documentary with the same name that aired on CBS in 1966, “Wonderful World of Wheels” was produced and directed by Gene…
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India, haunting passage.
A colorful country fair sets the mood as the camera records the teeming excitement of India, The Rajatham puppets enact the Hindu epic, the Ramayana; the…
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Filmstrip: "Marriage Makes a Difference"
SOUND FILMSTRIP IS AN AT-RISK MEDIA FORMAT. I am the only person on earth preserving American filmstrips. The media format is largely forgotten and very…
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Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 67 09 24 2 03 Herman's Hermits, George Burns
Timecoded, broadcast version of S2E03 of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" as prepared (with original commercials) for CBS. It has been uploaded for…
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JFK 1st State Of The Union Message, 01/1961
National Archives Identifier: 53183 From National Archives link above: Access Restriction(s): UnrestrictedUse Restriction(s) Restricted - Possibly Specific…
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Ellis Island
Narrated by Richard Basehart An examination of the first governmental agency encountered by the newly arrived immigrant on Ellis Island. The crucial role of…
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La Complice (1966)
La cómplice es una película coproducción de Argentina , Venezuela y México en blanco y negro dirigida por René Cardona Jr. según su propio guion escrito sobre…
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Tiro De Gracia (1969)
Tiro de gracia es una película argentina estrenada el 2 de octubre de 1969 [ 1 ] [ 2 ] dirigida por Ricardo Becher , basada en el libro del mismo nombre…
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The Mustang
Shows the step-by-step development of the sports car model from the drawing board, showing how the design features are tested in wind tunnels and on driving…
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'You Didn't Have to Be So Nice' by The Lovin' Spoonful • AB Dancers December 14 1965
Spotlight Dance segment, with instantly gratifying song 'You Didn't Have To Be So Nice' by The Lovin' Spoonful. It's an emotionally moving clip. PLUS…
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MAGNETIC CORES - PART I - PROPERTIES
Department of Defense MAGNETIC CORES - PART I - PROPERTIES PIN 28374 1962 PROPERTIES OF MAGNETIC CORES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM; HOW…
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STORY OF SEALAB II, THE
Department of Defense PIN 25026 STORY OF SEALAB II, THE HOW MEN LIVED AND WORKED UNDER THE SEA DURING THE SEALAB II PROJECT.
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Home Movie: 97512: Vacation 1967, No. 1
To come.
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Gençlik Hülyaları, Turkish Movie
Gençlik Hülyaları, Turkish Movie https://www.tsa.org.tr/en/film/filmgoster/6249/genclik-hulyalari
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'AB '69 — Walking In Different Circles by The Elves, Obscure Cut • Aug 2 1969 720p & 480 versions
Aug 2 1969 - Symphonic 'Walking in Different Circles' by The Elves, Rate-A-Record number 2. Obscure cut, got stuck in my head after a while. Cool Ssymphonic…
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New Mood
Reviews highlights of the civil rights struggle from 1954 - 64. Examines the impact of Negro militancy on Negro and white Americans. Shows film coverage…
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Turbulence (1968)
Made for the National Committee for Fluid Mechanics Films Illustrates aspects of turbulence, including the effect of Reynolds number on inception and on…
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The Language of Faces
Pacifist plea sponsored by a Quaker group. To a voice-over commentary describing the arms race, Language of Faces presents a montage of human faces and…
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Defense Against the Spy
National Archives and Records Administration - ARC Identifier 649321 / Local Identifier 263.1924 - Defense Against the Spy - National Security Council.…
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Circe( 1964)
Circe es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Manuel Antin según su propio guion escrito en colaboración Héctor Grossi y Julio Cortázar…
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Talking Car, The
Uses a dramatized incident in which a car comes to life in the dream of a small boy to teach the See And Be Seen rules of traffic safety. Features Brian…
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18th Century Life in Williamsburg, Virginia: Home Life
SummaryDepicts a day in 18th century Williamsburg, focusing on the activities of the town s cabinetmaker and his family. Studies the first year in the life of…
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031. Néu... i més neu! (Nadal 1962)
Reportatge sobre la copiosa nevada que va caure a la ciutat de Barcelona el Nadal de 1962. Un camió de bombers, salant, regant, traient, les màquines d’Andreu…
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Shakespeare's Theater: The Globe Playhouse
In 1600 London, the Globe Playhouse became a hub of entertainment, particularly for plays written by William Shakespeare, who was both an owner and a leading…
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Wallops Island launch facility
National Archives - Wallops Island launch facility - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Office of Communications. Broadcast and Audio Visual…
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Fetal Pig Anatomy
Anatomy Series Shows internal anatomy of fetal pigs by systems to illustrate techniques of mammal dissection. Shows pig within uterus, examines internal…
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Nitric Acid
This is a sterile film in which we view faceless scientists (their hands and lab coats) handling glass test tubes filled with nitric acid. Presents the…
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Diver Dan: Ep 31 Crawling Danger
Ep 31 Crawling Danger from the 1961 series Diver Dan
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Heritage of the Negro (1965)
Examines the civilization of ancient Africa and its significance to the American Negro. Shows that white historians ignore old civilizations of Africa below…
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Tropical Rain Forest
With teacher's guide A camera study of the complex of communities which make up the tropical rain forest. Points out that the greatest variety of plant and…
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COMMUNICATIONS CABLE-PIC - COLOR CODE
Department of Defense - Description: SHOWS HOW TO PAIR CONDUCTING WIRES IN PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL CABLE SHEATHS. INTRODUCES SIMPLE BASIC COLOR CODE. EXPLAINS RING…
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El Organillero de Madrid
This exceptional and rare film portrays a traditional type of organ grinder in Madrid. The barrel organ is a portable instrument that uses perforated paper…
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USA Artists: The New Abstraction: Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland (1966)
USA Artists: The New Abstraction: Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland (1966) John Canady documents various aspects of the six major medieval cathedrals of France,…
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Pete Seeger's Rainbow Quest, Episode 14: Political songs
Pete Seeger traces the history of political songs from the early days of the U.S and illustrates with cartoons and other documents. He sings such songs as…
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Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 68 03 10 2 26 Dr. Joyce Brothers, Glen Campbell
Timecoded, broadcast version of S2E26 of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" as prepared (with original commercials) for CBS. It has been uploaded for…
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UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER FIVE
Department of Defense UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER FIVE PIN 26063 1964 REPORTS ON THE LATEST ACHIEVEMENTS HIGHLIGHTING…
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62 12 11 The Jack Benny Program S 13e 11 Jack Referees A Wrestling Match
A charity event is being planned by the wives of several Hollywood stars and Jack is disappointed because he hasn't been asked to participate. When he drops…
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TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
Department of Defense PIN 27867 TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRIC CIRCUITS SHOWS HOW TO LOCATE AND REPAIR SHORTED, GROUNDED AND OPEN CIRCUITS.
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Dragon's Tears
John Korty's animated adaptation of Hirosuke Hamada's story ( Ryu no Me no Namida ) of a little boy's fearless act of inviting a dragon to his birthday party.…