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5,137–5,184 of 13,927 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. |
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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 themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, atrocity footage. |
Internet Archive
Texan - Chocolate Bar (1979) TV Advert
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. 1979 UK TV commercial for Texan chocolate bars, The Mighty Chew.
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Scared Straight!
Also issued as videocassette Producer and director, Arnold Shapiro; narrator, Peter Falk Presents a documentary about adolescent offenders who visit Rahway…
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In Search of the Easter Island Massacre
With teacher's guide Also issued as videocassette Presents a documentary, narrated by Leonard Nimoy, on the monolithic stone figures on Easter Island.…
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WSRE Newsline 23 Start March 27 1979
Here is the start of a newscast from the PBS affiliate for Pensacola, FL. WSRE Newsline 23--all copyrights acknowledged.
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Lavelle 103
[Summer 1978 Lagunitas] Placeholder description
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The Terminal Man (1974) Promo Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. VHS promo trailer for the 1974 sci-fi thriller The Terminal Man, directed…
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Shoulder To Shoulder (1974 TV Period Drama series)
In 1895 Richard Pankhurst fails to win a seat in Parliament to stand as an MP, despite efforts from his wife and daughters during his campaign. But his…
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Nine Continuity (QTQ-9, 1978)
From U-matic Originally uploaded by FLEMISHDOG on May 22, 2015 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDmF-fhtccg.
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The Pools (1978)
From U-matic. Originally uploaded by FLEMISHDOG on May 12, 2015 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CwwHlvgzpE.
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Allen Foley, Vermont Humorist
Vermont Historical Society records a presentation by Vermont humorist and former VHS President (1969-1973) Allen R. Foley (1898-1978).
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Here Comes Peter Cottontail ( 1996 AVON VHS)
Description Here Comes Peter Cottontail (1996 AVON VHS) Distributor: Family Home Entertainment/AVON Products Print Date: February 7th, 1996 An AVON print of…
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Play For Today - Edna, The Inebriate Woman (1971)
Edna O'Casey is a homeless alcoholic who wanders from hostel to hostel looking for somewhere to stay, but constantly overstaying her welcome with her erratic…
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The Marseille Contract (1974) Promo Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. VHS promo trailer for the 1974 crime drama The Marseille Contract,…
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Depression: The Shadowed Valley
Depression: The Shadowed Valley SummaryExamines depression, from its mildest form to its most tragic re./it in suicide and presents victims of depression…
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Jordache jeans commercial (USA, 1979)
The Jeans History Project
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Confessions from a Holiday Camp [1977] - Trailer
Timmy Lea and his brother-in-law Sidney Noggett are working as entertainment officers at Funfrall, a typical British holiday camp. The staff are lazy and…
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Gitano (1970) [1080p]
Gitano (1970) [1080p]
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They Call Her One Eye (1973) Trailer HD 1080p
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. HD 1080p trailer for the 1973 revenge thriller They Call Her One Eye aka…
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Fleerwood Mac Japan ( 1977)
What a great show during their famous 'Rumors' tour! From the Betamax project. I have some great rare stuff coming up and some other mainstream stuff. I found…
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The Duellists
In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel, two lieutenants in the French Army, over a perceived…
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Smokey and the Bandit
A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.
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Zandvoort - Uitruk redboot
Uitruk redboot van Zandvoort
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Terrifying Girls' High School: Women's Violent Classroom (1972) Japanese Language Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. Japanese language trailer with no English subtitles. Trailer for the 1972…
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DVD-6649 - The Johnny Cash Show - December 2, 1970
Recorded By: Mister T. Collection: The Mister T. DVD Collection Medium Type: DVD Uploaded Format: DVD ISO DVD-6649 - The Johnny Cash Show - December 2, 1970…
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Don't Look Now
Laura and John, grieved by a terrible loss, meet in Venice, where John is in charge of the restoration of a church, two mysterious sisters, one of whom gives…
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Lois jeans commercial (Spain, 1979)
The Jeans History Project
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The Sexes: Roles
Surveys the evolution of male-female roles and shows stresses caused by the clash between traditional expectations and new realities
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Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game (1974) Japanese Language Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. Japanese language trailer with no English subtitles. Trailer for the 1974…
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Garden City (1979)
Aired May 1979. From U-matic Originally uploaded by FLEMISHDOG on September 12, 2015 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIu1xwkjxNA.
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ECHOES
Psychological drama about early sex-role conditioning. Prize at the Refocus Film Festival. Excerpted for KRON's "Sunday Times" magazine show. KQED public…
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Patti Smith - 1979-08-11 - CBGB's, New York, NY (Handheld)
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The Last Picture Show
High school seniors and best friends, Sonny and Duane, live in a dying Texas town. The handsome Duane is dating a local beauty, while Sonny is having an…
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1977.11.22 - WNAC - Lou Grant - Psych-Out - 1978.01.17 - Lou Grant - Hero
Supplied by: Agendath Video size: 704x480 Run Time: 02:03:11 FPS: 29.97 With Commercials This tape is a goldmine for you commercial collectors, I know I'm…
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Star Wars 1977 Theater Performance PAL VHS Bootleg Opening
Bootleg opening to Star Wars
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The Four Feathers (1978) Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. VHS trailer for the 1978 war adventure The Four Feathers, directed by Don…
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SWAN SONG [1974]
Folk singer kills wife in a plane crash to live the lustful life he has always wanted. Detective Columbo figures it all out.
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Girls and Women: Women, Law, and Politics
A panel including Representative Martha Griffiths of Michigan examines women's issues current in the early 1970s: equal pay and opportunity for women,…
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[Home Movie: Dalles Schneider Collection, June 6-July 6, 1979, Zoo, National Buick Car Show]
Synopsis A 1979 home movie by Dalles Schneider, spanning from June 6 to July 6, 1979. Footage includes Austin Schnider playing in the mud and riding a bike…
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Psycho Sisters (1974) Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. VHS trailer for the 1974 horror film Psycho Sisters aka So Evil, My…
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SOLAR ECLIPSE
SOLAR ECLIPSE Produced: March 7, 1970 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/87681
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Blood for Dracula
Deathly ill Count Dracula and his slimy underling, Anton, travel to Italy in search of a virgin's blood. They're welcomed at the crumbling estate of indebted…
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1978 Cablevision sign-off and Cable Chuckles from Jericho NY
This was taped in 1978 from a cable system near, but not in New York City- its address is given as Jericho. (I'm in CA and not familiar with the area, so…
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Crime Busters (1976) Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. VHS trailer for the 1976 Italian Eurocrime thriller Crime Busters aka…
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The Hunting Party (1971) Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for strange film nights in London. VHS trailer for the 1971 Western The Hunting Party, directed by Don Medford, starring Gene…
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Over The Edge (1979) Promo Trailer
http://thedukemitchell.uk/ for more weird videos plus strange film nights in London. VHS promo trailer for the 1979 drama thriller Over The Edge, directed by…
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The Escape of the one ton Pet
Pru is a 14 year old determined to become a veterinarian and then like her father, a rancher. She delivers and raises an orphaned bull and then runs away with…
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OIL ABATEMENT EXPERIMENT Aboard USS COMPTON (DD-705) off Newport, R. I
OIL ABATEMENT EXPERIMENT Aboard USS COMPTON (DD-705) off Newport, R. I Produced: May 20, 1970 https://catalog.archives.gov/id/87744
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Slap Shot
To build up attendance at their games, the management of a struggling minor-league hockey team signs up the Hanson Brothers, three hard-charging players whose…