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Watch a great collection of videos from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Our selection includes classic movie trailers, vintage TV clips, vintage commercials, fashion clips and classic music videos. Visit our Photo Galleries to see vintage photos from times gone by.
Dreft Detergent Commercial (1937)
This vintage commercial for Dreft Detergent was released in 1937. Dreft was first produced by Procter & Gamble in 1933 and was one of the earliest synthetic detergents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnA91nr1s6A
Footlight Parade- Movie Trailer (1933)
Movie trailer for the film Footlight Parade starring James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell. It tells the story of Chester Kent (Cagney) who starts a new career as a creator of musical numbers called "prologues". These were short live stage...
You Can’t Take It With You- Movie Clip (1938)
Classic scene from the 1938 film You Can't Take It With You starring Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart, and Edward Arnold. It follows the story of Alice Sycamore (Jean Arthur) and Tony Kirby (James Stewart) who fall in love. The Sycamore family is decidedly...
Pin Up Girl- Skating Scene (1944)
In this clip from the 1944 film Pin Up Girl, a spectacular roller skating scene is featured with Gloria Nord and the Skating Vanities. This film stars Betty Grable, John Harvey, and Martha Raye. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tb8wA6d2qA
Jitterbug Bite- Lucille Ball (1940)
This clip from the 1940 film Dance, Girl, Dance features Lucille Ball as "Bubbles" singing and dancing to the tune "Jitterbug Bite". The movie starred Lucille Ball, Maureen O'Hara, and Louis Hayward and was released on August 30, 1940....
A Stolen Life (1946)
Movie trailer for the 1946 film A Stolen Life starring Bette Davis, Glenn Ford, Dane Clark, and Walter Brennan. It tells the story of twin sisters Kate and Patricia (both played by Davis) who both fall in love with Nantucket lighthouse inspector Bill Emerson (Ford)....
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad- Movie Trailer
Movie trailer for the 1958 film The 7th Voyage of Sinbad starring Kerwin Mathews, Torin Thatcher, and Kathryn Grant. In this film, Sinbad and Princess Parisa are travelling to Baghdad when his ship comes across the island of Colossa. He and his men are attacked by a...
Getting to Know You- Betty White
This TV clip dating back to 1954 features Betty White singing the song "Getting to Know You" on her daytime variety show. "Getting to Know You" is a show tune from the 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. https://youtu.be/WB49Meb6J18
Mattel Toy Factory (1950s)
Take a trip back in time with a look at this Mattel Toy Factory in the 1950s. The video takes a look at the design and production of the Jack-in-the-Box. Many thanks to Ira Gallen at TV Days for sharing this clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv_lPfbKxEQ