Internet Archive is the best place to find old media

Purpose of the Archive

The Internet Archive is a great source of public domain content. The goal of the website is to preserve as much old media as possible. It wporks with the participation of the public. Users are encouraged to contribute content in digital format for preservation and sharing on the website.

Old Movies & Television Shows

Do you like old movies and classic televsion? The website is a great repository for old clor or black and white films and TV shows. You'll find old Sci-Fi, War Movies, Horror movies. There are shows like Abbott and Costello, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken and so on. You can watch the movie via online streaming or download it to your harddrive for later viewing.

Personally, I have a PLEX server setup and watch them in that manner. I've downloaded dozens of war films as the streaming services are lacking in this category and the download is free vs than buying DVD's. Plus I don't have to store a bunch of disks. I also download classic sci-fi and horror films from the 50's and 60's. I find it need to see the old special effects and what were condiered 'scary' scenes at that time.

All video stored here is SUPPOSED to be in the public domain. However, you may see some content that was recenlty uploaded that violates this rule. This content doesn't stay long. It gets removed once discovered.

Old Books & Documents

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Old News Reels

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Finding Content

I found the search function on the Internet Archive website to be lacking. Instead I simply use Google. Type in 'Internet Archive NAME OF MOVIE download'. This will take you right where you want to be assuming that particular movie is on the website. From there you watch online or download the file in the formats provied. Since I use Plex, I choose the MP4 download option.