The world's archives
2,593–2,640 of 25,073 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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Wagner e Venezia
Attempts to capture the relationship between Venice and Wagner's musical and psychological world. Wagner's letters, compositions, and poems are used to trace…
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Teresa Parodi | César Isella - Canal 11 - 1988
Posiblemente como parte del ciclo Música al Aire Libre, aunque no hay nada en la grabación que lo afirme. Este archivo se divide en dos partes. Por un lado,…
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The Challenge of the Unknown - 03: Restatement - How Do I See It?
Episode 3 of educational math program "The Challenge of the Unknown" : "Restatement - How Do I See It?" featuring segments on calculating dinosaur speed, lock…
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Space Battleship Yamato III (1980) [480i] [AC-3] [INCOMPLETE English Subtitles] [SSA]
This a 480i lossless rip of Space Battleship Yamato III from 1980, it was encoded from a DVD ISO of the DVD Memorial Box Set and it has English Subtitles for…
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The Hit Man
Paulist film about capital punishment featuring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. and Patty Duke. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive.…
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Wind: An Energy Alternative
Department of Energy Produce by the Solar Energy Research Institute Wind: An Energy Alternative AVA04039VNB1 - 1980 This program looks at the history and uses…
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Not the Nine O'Clock News - Series 2, Episode 7 (1980)
The 7th episode of Series 2 from the British comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News . Starring Rowan Atkinson , Pamela Stephenson , Mel Smith and Griff Rhys…
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A Year In The Life - Sarah Jessica Parker, David Oliver, Richard Kiley
Season 1, Episodes 1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,17,20
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Record: "Aerobic Shape Up with Joanie Greggains"
SEEKING SOUND FILMSTRIPS FOR PRESERVATION. Sound filmstrip was a 35mm film-based still image educational media format used in schools and industry. I am the…
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The Western Tradition (Remastered) ★ A "Lost" Annenberg Series - A.I. upscaled to HD
The Western Tradition (Remastered) ★ A "Lost" Annenberg Series - A .I. Upscaled to HD … Somebody donated this A.I. Remastered Series to me. The Other Page of…
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Dances of Scotland
Part 1: The Highland fling. Part 2: The Sword dance. Part 3: Seann Truibhas and Strathspeyand. Half reel of Tulloch Producer and project director, Nadia C.…
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Dragon Ball (Harmony Gold English Dub) - 01
VHS recording of the first episode of the Harmony Gold English Dub sent to me by an anonymous source.
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Alas Smith and Jones - Series 2, Episode 1 (1985)
The first episode of Series 2 from the British comedy show Alas Smith and Jones , starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Originally released on 31 October…
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Staying Well
Defines "wellness" as a combination of physical fitness and sound mental health and stresses the importance of integrating three basic factors into one's life…
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Truman: A Self-Portrait
Title from data sheet Intended audience: General Issued also as videorecording Words drawn from Harry S. Truman's memoirs and public statements accompany…
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DOPE 123
Colombia, Voyager 2
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In Our Defense
Title from data sheet Intended audience: High school students through adults Issued also as videorecording Shows how the stockpiling of nuclear arms in a…
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The Computer Programme (ABC TV Intro) Episode 10
When the BBC "The Computer Programme" aired in Australia, ABC TV recorded new intros with Iain Finlay (Creator of "Beyond 2000")
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The Black Athlete
Also issued as videorecording Producer and director, Bud Greenspan; narrator, James Michener Featuring historic footage of early black athletes and…
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Designing Women S01E05
Mary Jo's First Date
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If I Can Do This, I Can Do Anything
Narrator: Teddy Kennedy, Jr Looks at the downhill ski competition in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the physically disabled
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MAN AND SAFETY - ANIMATED
Department of Defense PIN 600519 MAN AND SAFETY - ANIMATED USES ANIMATION TO EXPLAIN HOW COMMUNICATIONS; PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS; PHYSIOLOGICAL LIMITATIONS; AND…
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For All Practical Purposes - 21: Statistics - Overview
Episode 21 of the educational tv series "For All Practical Purposes": "Statistics: Overview".
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Alas Smith and Jones - Series 1, Episode 5 (1984)
The 5th episode of Series 1 from the British comedy show Alas Smith and Jones , starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones. Originally released on 28 February…
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Street Hawk S 01 E 05 Dog Eat Dog
Jesse is sent to ask a singer if she will do a PSA for the department. When he sees her, she tells him she doesn't like cops. Later, her boyfriend/manager…
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Life Another Way
Documentary on Beryl Potter, who when she became disabled, overcame her depression and founded the Scarborough Recreation Club for the Disabled. FOR FURTHER…
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Their Best Teacher: Ph.D.s Learn from M-R Boy
Produced by CBS for "Sunday morning with Charles Kuralt." Ann and Rud Turnbull, two professors of special education, relate their learning experiences in…
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Out of This World - Maureen Flannigan, Donna Pescow
https://mytvlog.blogspot.com/2010/03/out-of-this-world-1987-tv-series-1987.html
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Street Hawk S 01 E 07 Chinatown Memories
An old girlfriend of Jesse's asks for his help when her present boyfriend steals a sacred statue called The Ivory Emperor from a Chinese gang called The Tong,…
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San Francisco: The Golden Gate
Title from data sheet High school students through adults Through scenic photography and interviews with local residents, viewers will experience the…
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Planet Earth (1986) ★ "Lost" Emmy Award Winning Annenberg Media Series
Planet Earth (1986) ★ "Lost" Emmy Award Winning Annenberg Media Series - 7 Original Lessons and Study Guide - As seen on PBS! . _ . Co-winner of the 1985-1986…
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Children and Sports [motion picture]
Based on James Michener's book: Sports in America Writer, producer, and director, Bud Greenspan ; narrator, James A. Michener Shows how children's sports…
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Love Sidney - Tony Randall, Swoosie Kurtz, Myrna Loy
The legendary Myrna Loy
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The Performed Word
Producer, Gerald L. Davis ; scriptwriters, Gerald L. Davis, Ernest Shanagawa ; directors, Ernest Shanagawa, Carlos de Jesus Based, in part, on producer's…
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Street Hawk S 01 E 11 The Arabian
Extortionists attempt to collect millions of dollars in insurance on a thoroughbred horse. At the same time a beautiful, but cocky private detective…
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To Have and to Hold: Men Who Batter Women
Examines the problem of battering from the man's experience of it. Also describes the Emerge counseling program for men who batter women
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DOPE 112
See scans of liner notes for detailed content.
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Telemarketing: 3 -- Techniques for the Phone Sales Rep
Teaches telephone sales representatives how to utilize a checklist of activities to follow during pre-call, call, and post-call sales efforts. Offers useable…
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Mainstreaming in Action
Title from data sheet Guide, Bill Eyman; collaborator, William Heaney Shows several elementary and secondary classrooms in public schools as teachers work…
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Small Wonder - Tiffany Brissette, Marla Pennington
https://mytvlog.blogspot.com/2010/03/small-wonder-1985-tv-series-1985-1989.html
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Space Shuttle: A Remarkable Flying Machine
NAS 1.43/7:Sh9/17 Title from data sheet Issued also as videorecording Describes in detail the first space shuttle flight. Shows the lift-off, in-flight…
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スケ番商会 キューティレモン ~ヴァージン・ロード~
スケ番商会 キューティレモン PART 1 「ヴァージン・ロード」であります。1984年のVHSリリースからを記録されました。 Sukeban Shokai Cutie Lemon Episode 1: "Virgin Road". Sourced from the original 1984 VHS release.
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Outlaws - Richard Roundtree, Christine Belford
https://mytvlog.blogspot.com/2010/06/outlaws-1986-tv-series-1986-1987.html
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Gomer Pyle usmc 16mm S01EP25 Credits Viacom low toned 1965/1976
First, it will take it back on episode 25 gomer Pyle usmc 16mm S01EP25 credits ViacomCBS 1976 16mm prints vhs
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Traveling Hopefully
Title from data sheet Intended audience: High school through college and adult Issued also as videorecording Presents an intimate portrait of Roger…
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Flower Angel (Harmony Gold English dub of Hana no Ko Lunlun) 1985 HD Remastered
In 1985, ZIV International licensed their rights to Harmony Gold , who prepared a feature-film length condensation of the Hana no Ko Lunlun 1979 Magical Girl…
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From Dreams to Reality - A Tribute to Minority Inventors
Narrated by Ossie Davis, this tribute to minority inventors touches upon many inventions that have contributed to American science, technology, and medicine.…
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Theatre Fundamentals: Costumes on Stage
Title from data sheet Photographers, Ric Cripe, David Gudaitis ; film editor, David Gudaitis ; narrator, Barbara Bothwell ; consultants, Max Rothlisberger,…