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A searchable library of forgotten public-domain film clips from 1915 onward

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Summary

MovingImageArchive offers a searchable library of public‑domain film clips dating back to 1915. The site lists each clip with its year and duration for quick discovery.

  • A web UI lets you search for short public‑domain clips by year and length.
  • Clips span from 1915 to the 2000s, each annotated with a duration in seconds.
  • Useful for creators, educators, or researchers needing royalty‑free historical footage.

Anyone building media projects or doing historical research can source royalty‑free footage without digging through archives.

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