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3,361–3,408 of 22,400 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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64 04 21 The Jack Benny Program S 14e 28 I Am The Fiddler
In his final show for CBS, Jack reminisces about the old days of radio and it's ability to paint pictures in the mind. To assist, Mel Blanc demonstrates his…
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Peace Is Our Profession
Presents the daily life of Officer Bryan -- his home, his family, his involvement in different cases and situations. We digitized and uploaded this film from…
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The Troublemakers
Copyright date on film: 1966 Running time: 50:00 Camera, Robert Manchover; sound, Norm Fruchter; assistants, Mike Robinson, Steve Gessner, Charlie Gillett…
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Brian Henderson's Bandstand - 2 July 1966
An episode of an Australian television pop music series. Performers include The Searchers, Tom Jones, Herman's Hermits, and The Rolling Stones. The footage of…
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Coral Jungle
Also issued in super 8 mm. in cartridge With teacher's guide Shows the cycle of life and the basic laws of survival of the fitt est that exist on a coral reef
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Matter Waves
Based on the textbook Physics, by the Physical Science Study Committee Dr. Germer presents a modern version of the original experiment which showed the wave…
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Life Story of a Water Flea (Daphnia)
Basic life functions of the water flea, a major fresh-water food organism, are shown by close-up photography and microscopic views. George I. Schwartz.
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Rich Cat, Poor Cat
Based on the book of the same title by Bernard Waber With teacher's guide Bill Cosby reads the story about the differences in the way in which rich cats…
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The Last Years of the Tsars
Tsarist Russia in the early 20th century was a vast and rugged power. For the Tsar and other aristocrats who owned most of Russia, life was good ; but not for…
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Johnny Carson (1965-1969) Full Show Pack #1
This is better for everyone in bulk like this!
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Cuba
National Archives - Cuba - National Security Council. Central Intelligence Agency. (09/18/1947 - 12/04/1981). - This film depicts life in pre-revolutionary…
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The Westward Movement: 1 -- Settlers of the Old Northwest
Another issue. b&w Traces the beginning of the westward movement in the United States, describing the first mass migration of settlers to the Northwest…
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Zulu Christian dances.
African villagers decorate mats, style hair, attend church service, sell fish and produce, thatch roof, and make toys and ornaments. Presents formal costumed…
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El Derecho A La Felicidad ( 1968)
El derecho a la felicidad es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Carlos Rinaldi sobre su propio guion escrito en colaboración con Ulyses…
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62 01 07 The Jack Benny Program S 12e 12 Jack Does Opera
The monologue is about TV make-up. Jack's guest is Metropolitan Opera star Roberta Peters, who sings "Shadow Song" from "Dinorah". Don threatens to quit after…
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Alfareros de Puebla
This film discusses the pottery industry of Puebla, Mexico and describes the creation of Talavera tile. Here we see the entire process, beginning with digging…
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61 01 08 The Jack Benny Program S 11e 12 Jack Goes To The Vault
During his monologue, Jack gets a phone call from two Treasury agents who want to meet him at his home in an hour. Jack's sure he's about to be charged with…
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Colors Are Useful
Presents many illustrations showing the effect of color in nature and the various ways man uses color. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher quality…
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Common swing errors of beginning women golfers.
Demonstrates a correct swing as a standard for comparison. Shows common errors: swaying, right elbow pointing back, bent left arm, body extension and dipping,…
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A Healthier Place To Live - Seasonal Farm Workers
Discusses housing and other environmental conditions of migrant worker camps. Shows safeguards against such health hazards as pests, dirt, and unsafe water.…
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BATTLE, THE
Department of Defense PIN 23421 BATTLE, THE COMBAT FOOTAGE CENTERED PRIMARILY AROUND OPERATION PIRANHA, CARRIED OUT AGAINST THE VIET CONG STRONGHOLD. PLANNING…
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Handwashing In Patient Care
Shows the importance of the conscientious practice of hand washing to avoid the transmission of pathogens. This film can be purchased on DVD and higher…
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Printing: the platen press makeready.
Presents each step in the platen press makeready. Identifies parts of the press. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us…
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Miss Esta Maude's Secret
Based on the book of the same title by W.T. Cummings Tells the story of a prim village school teacher and her nocturnal adventures in a red sports car.…
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Dr. Candido Perez, Señoras (1962)
Dr. Cándido Pérez, señoras es una película argentina, estrenada el 15 de noviembre de 1962 y dirigida por Emilio Vieyra , sobre un guion de Abel Santa Cruz ,…
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Tomorrow's Television: Get What You Like or Like What You
Produced by NET An examination of the possible impact of some of the developing television technologies, including cable transmission, upon the future of the…
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Vista Stock Shots: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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Truman vs. MacArthur: Clash Over Korea
Film editor, Hyman Kaufman ; narrator, Edmond O'Brien Study of the involvement of the United States in the Korean conflict and the circumstances which led…
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BP Super Show - Ella Fitzgerald
An episode of an Australian television series. This episode features visiting American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald performing at the Embers night club in…
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Ethel Waters, Rudy Dee, Ossie Davis Discusses the Underground Railroad, emphasizing the role of Harriet Tubman in the movement and the conflicts and trials…
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Project Mercury 8th Quarterly Report
Quarterly progress report for Project Mercury: July, August, September 1961. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film…
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Lion Game
Directed by John Marshall A young !Kung Bushman, /Gunda, plays a lion game and is "hunted" and "killed" by a group of boys. From the !Kung and G/wi Bushmen…
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Vietnam Crucible
Department of the Army Vietnam Crucible AVA06050VNB1, 1968 The program reports on the American soldier's activities in Vietnam. Presents both the military and…
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61 03 05 The Jack Benny Program S 11e 20 Detective Story
Dennis Day sings "It's Almost Like Being In Love" and bothers Jack with his squeaky shoes. Jack plays a big ciy police detective with his assistants Don and…
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Brian Henderson's Bandstand - 13 January 1968
An episode of an Australian television pop music series. This episode is a clip show featuring excerpts from 1967 episodes. Performers include Lyn Barnett,…
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Food And The Future
Tells of the accomplishments of North Carolina farmers and processors in the food processing industry. Includes interviews with growers, handlers and…
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Buzkashi
A Julien Bryan production Teams of horsemen from many Afghan tribes engage in the roughest sport in the world. No narration; natural sounds only. From the…
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Pete Seeger's Rainbow Quest, Episode 33: Jim and Hazel Garland
The Garlands speak about life in Kentucky in the days of the Harlan County War. Jim Garland sings his "I Don't Want Your Millions Mister" and plays the jews…
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What's Happening to Television?
Commercial television programming in the U.S.A. is critically discussed in interviews with executives of the industry critics, writers and others involved.…
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Mexican-Americans: The Invisible Minority
Producer, Joseph Louw; editor, Bill Doreste Describes the struggle of Mexican-Americans for an identity within the protest movement, discussing their…
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Mujeres Perdidas (1964)
Mujeres perdidas es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Rubén W. Cavallotti sobre el guion de Isaac Aisemberg según el cuento Sí , de…
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Un Viaje Al Mas Alla (1964)
Un viaje al más allá es una película en blanco y negro de Argentina dirigida por Enrique Carreras sobre el guion de José Dominiani y Alexis de Arancibia según…
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Library Services TV Spots
A series of six short TV spot advertisements dealing with services provided to patrons by the public libraries in Pennsylvania.
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Home Movie: 97360: Pennsylvania Family
To come.
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Body and Soul, Part I: Body (1968)
Body and Soul, Part I: Body (1968) An examination of the Black American's contribution to sports in America is reported by Harry Reasoner. Harry Edwards,…
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Home Movie: 98234: Iron Horse Ramble, Reading Railroad
Label on can: "Iron Horse Ramble" / Reading Railroad 4-30-60"
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My Old Man (And Discussion)
VHS A dramatization of Ernest Hemingway's short story. A boy's idealization of his jockey father prevents him from perceiving or acknowledging his failures.…
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Webster Groves Revisited
Examines the reactions of people in Webster Groves to the TV documentary special, 16 In Webster Groves