Technology in the world's archives

2,977–3,024 of 4,359 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 OnesFilms for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool.
KidsCartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature.
TweensDocumentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures.
TeensEverything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower.
AdultSexual content, pornography, nudity and nudism, striptease, sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, beheadings, atrocity footage.
Internet Archive Braun Flex Integral Advert 1995 · Commercial An advert for Braun Flex Integral broadcast December 1995 on Channel 4. Internet Archive Tal Golesworthy: How I repaired my own heart 2012 · Talk · 13 min Tal Golesworthy is a boiler engineer -- he knows piping and plumbing. When he needed surgery to repair a life-threatening problem with his aorta, he mixed his… Internet Archive IBM PC Ad ABC/WEWS 5 1985-09-18 1985 · Commercial This clip is an advertisement for IBM Personal Computers. It highlights the power, expandability, and affordability of IBM PCs. From Network/Station: ABC/WEWS… Internet Archive U.S. Sprint Fiber Optic Ad ABC/WEWS 5 1987-11-15 1987 · Commercial The video clip is an advertisement for U.S. Sprint, promoting their new fiber optic long-distance service. It highlights the difference in call quality… Internet Archive Sony Digital 8 Handycam Commercial FOX/WNYW 5 2001-04-29 2001 · Commercial The clip is a commercial for the Sony Digital 8 Handycam. It features a scenario where a man arrives to pick up a woman named Jane for a blind date. While… Internet Archive Cox High-Speed Internet Ad Featuring Digital Max CNBC 2005-11-08 2005 · Commercial This is a commercial for Cox High-Speed Internet. It features a character named 'Digital Max' giving advice on switching from dial-up to high speed internet.… Internet Archive Hoover Windtunnel Vacuum Commercial HGTV 1998-10-30 1998 · Commercial This is a commercial for a vacuum cleaner with wind tunnel technology. The vacuum cleaner has a bag check indicator and allergen filtration. From… Internet Archive IBM Assistant Series Ad ABC/WEWS 5 1985-09-18 1985 · Commercial This video clip appears to be an advertisement for IBM's Assistant Series personal computer software. The clip showcases different features of the software,… Internet Archive Fretter Sony Camcorder Price Challenge Ad ABC/WEWS 5 1991-03-09 1991 · Commercial This is a commercial for Fretter, a retailer, advertising a price challenge against competitor Northeast for a Sony camcorder. They emphasize the additional… Internet Archive Socrates Promo A&E 1988-11-10 1988 · Commercial This video clip is a promotional advertisement for Socrates, an educational video technology. It highlights how Socrates teaches children one-to-one, bringing… Internet Archive GTE MobileNet Portable Cellular Phone Ad ESPN 1989-07-08 1989 · Film This is a commercial for the GTE MobileNet car-to-car portable cellular phone available for purchase at Hammond Electronics. From Network/Station: ESPN… Internet Archive Mio Cellular Phone Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 1995-05-21 1995 · Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 - Philadelphia, PA The video clip is a commercial for Mio cellular phones, advertising the phone along with a service plan for $25.95 a month. The… Internet Archive Duracell Titanium Advert 1995 · Commercial An advert for Duracell Titanium broadcast December 1995 on Channel 4. Internet Archive Panasonic HDTV Commercial ABC/WABC 7 2000-01-25 2000 · Commercial This clip appears to be a commercial for Panasonic HDTV, highlighting the advanced technology and high-definition capabilities of their televisions. The ad… Internet Archive Toyota Avalon Serenity Commercial ABC/WHTM 27 1995-02-21 1995 · Commercial This is a commercial for the Toyota Avalon, showcasing the vehicle's spacious interior, quiet engineering, and elegant design as Toyota's new flagship model.… Internet Archive Sony Digital 8 Handycam Commercial TNN 1999-04-28 1999 · Commercial The clip appears to be a commercial for the new Sony Digital 8 Handycam camcorder, showcasing its stamina battery power, which allows for up to 10 hours of… Internet Archive Microsoft Innovation and Economy Commercial NBC/WNBC 4 2000-05-03 2000 · Commercial The clip features a man discussing the growth and innovation of the personal computer industry, referencing his 20-year career and association with Bill Gates… Internet Archive Best Buy Big Event Sale Ad CBS/WOIO 19 1997-02-13 1997 · Commercial This clip is a commercial for Best Buy's 'Big Event', which features large markdowns on a wide variety of items throughout the store. The sale is communicated… Internet Archive IBM SpeechViewer Ad A&E 1989-07-20 1989 · Film This clip features a computer system, SpeechViewer, developed by IBM to aid the hearing and speech-impaired enhance their vocal skills. The system is being… Internet Archive Motorola Pager Commercial CBS/WJW 8 1993-12-22 1993 · Commercial This is a commercial for the Motorola Pager, showcasing it as an affordable and portable device that provides peace of mind by allowing people to stay… Internet Archive Eureka Whirlwind Vacuum Cleaner Ad CBS/WOIO 19 1999-11-18 1999 · Commercial The video clip is an advertisement for the Eureka Whirlwind vacuum cleaner, promoting its bagless cyclonic technology, superior dirt pickup and filtering… Internet Archive AmberVision Glasses Ad A&E 1988-07-10 1988 · Commercial This clip is an advertisement for AmberVision, a brand of eyeglasses that claim to improve vision by blocking 'blurring blue rays' and offering UV protection.… Internet Archive Energizer Surpriser Ad CBS/WJW 8 1987-09-20 1987 · Commercial This clip is a commercial for Energizer batteries, which are being advertised as the longest-lasting battery on the market according to laboratory tests. The… Internet Archive Gateway Essential PC Ad MSNBC 1999-07-19 1999 · Commercial This clip is an advertisement for Gateway computers. It discusses the advantages of purchasing a Gateway Essential PC, such as included monitor, software,… Internet Archive Duracell Ultra Power Commercial FOX/WNYW 5 2001-04-29 2001 · Commercial The video clip is likely a commercial for Duracell Ultra batteries, emphasizing its power and durability with M3 technology. It showcases various scenarios… Internet Archive SAsktel High Speed Internet - Musical 2002 · Commercial SAsktel High Speed Internet - Musical Internet Archive Motorola Pager Holiday Commercial CBS/WJW 8 1993-12-02 1993 · Commercial The clip is a commercial for the Affordable Portable Motorola Pager, highlighting its convenience for staying in touch during holiday shopping. It suggests… Internet Archive Kodak and Intel Picture CD ad MSNBC 1999-07-23 1999 · Commercial This clip is from a commercial for Picture CD by Kodak and Intel. It showcases the product's features including organizing pictures, cropping them, removing… Internet Archive Microsoft E-Business Solutions Commercial ABC/WABC 7 2000-01-25 2000 · Commercial This is a commercial advertisement promoting Microsoft's e-business solutions. The commercial shows a conversation between two individuals discussing the… Internet Archive Chevy Lumina APV Car Commercial CBS/WCBS 2 1991-11-13 1991 · Commercial This is a commercial for the Chevy Lumina APV, highlighting its technical features such as corrosion-proof polyurea body panels and computer-modulated… Internet Archive AT&T Future Telemedicine Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 1995-05-14 1995 · Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 - Philadelphia, PA The video clip appears to be a commercial for AT&T highlighting future wireless communication and telemedicine technologies… Internet Archive U.S. Army Recruitment Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 1995-05-21 1995 · Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 - Philadelphia, PA The video clip appears to be a U.S. Army recruitment commercial that emphasizes the Army's high-tech training and preparedness… Internet Archive Chevy Blazer Elegance Commercial NBC/KYW-TV 3 1995-05-24 1995 · Commercial NBC/KYW-TV 3 - Philadelphia, PA This is a commercial for the new Chevy Blazer, highlighting its elegant interior, quietness, and convenience features such as… Internet Archive Erica Frenkel: The universal anesthesia machine 2012 · Talk · 11 min What if you're in surgery and the power goes out? No lights, no oxygen -- and your anesthesia stops flowing. It happens constantly in hospitals throughout the… Internet Archive Norelco Electric Shaver Ad CBS/WJW 8 1986-05-25 1986 · Commercial This clip is an advertisement for Norelco's electric shaver. It highlights the shaver's patented system that lifts and shaves each whisker, providing a close… Internet Archive AT&T Merlin Cordless Phone Commercial ABC/WEWS 5 1990-02-04 1990 · Commercial This clip is a commercial for AT&T's Multiline Merlin Cordless, the first cordless phone specifically designed for businesses. It entices businesses to 'set… Internet Archive OnStar Emergency Assistance Commercial ABC/WABC 7 2000-01-25 2000 · Commercial This is a commercial for OnStar featuring a couple who recounts their experience of how OnStar helped them when they had a tire blowout in Arizona and found… Internet Archive Cadillac DeVille DTS Commercial ABC/WABC 7 2000-01-25 2000 · Commercial The clip is a commercial for the all-new Cadillac DeVille DTS, highlighting its Northstar system, OnStar communication and assistance services, and available… Internet Archive AT&T 'You Will' Campaign Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 1995-05-21 1995 · Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 - Philadelphia, PA The clip appears to be a commercial from AT&T, showcasing futuristic concepts related to technological advancements including… Internet Archive FedEx Desktop Shipping Software Commercial ABC/WHTM 27 1995-02-21 1995 · Commercial The clip is a commercial for FedEx's new desktop shipping software, which allows users to ship packages directly from their computer. The commercial shows a… Open Images The Firato 1965 · Short · 1 min Bioscoopjournaals waarin Nederlandse onderwerpen van een bepaalde week worden gepresenteerd. Open Images Television transmitter almost ready 1951 · Short · 1 min Bioscoopjournaals waarin Nederlandse onderwerpen van een bepaalde week worden gepresenteerd. Open Images From moped to moped sledge 1952 · Short · 1 min Bioscoopjournaals waarin Nederlandse onderwerpen van een bepaalde week worden gepresenteerd. Open Images New traffic bell 1927 · Short · 1 min Bioscoopjournaals waarin Nederlandse onderwerpen van een bepaalde week worden gepresenteerd. Open Images Car-o-tel, camper bus for holiday trips 1977 · Short · 1 min Bioscoopjournaals waarin Nederlandse onderwerpen van een bepaalde week worden gepresenteerd. Open Images New spraying method for agriculture and horticulture 1951 · Short · 1 min Bioscoopjournaals waarin Nederlandse onderwerpen van een bepaalde week worden gepresenteerd. Open Images New cornice for historical mansion 1976 · Short · 1 min Bioscoopjournaals waarin Nederlandse onderwerpen van een bepaalde week worden gepresenteerd. Open Images No petrol...but still driving a car 1940 · Short · 1 min Bioscoopjournaals waarin Nederlandse onderwerpen van een bepaalde week worden gepresenteerd.