Movies and TvShows featuring "public-domain" theme.
The Clampett family strike oil and become millionaires overnight. They move from their rural home to the posh Beverly Hills, where their country ways and lack of sophistication lead to comedic situations.
Petticoat Junction is a classic sitcom comedy that takes place in the fictional town of Hooterville. The show revolves around a close-knit family, the Bradleys, who run the Shady Rest Hotel near the railway junction. The three sisters - Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo - along with their Uncle Joe, manage the hotel and get involved in various funny situations. The show highlights the challenges of running a small business in a rural setting, along with the typical dynamics of a family living in a small town.
Larry, Moe and Curly Joe bring their mastery of mirth, merriment and mayhem to plenty of places from the Old West to Outer Space and everywhere in between. The hijinks never stop as The Boys bumble and fumble their way from one zany adventure to the next in this animated slapstick series.
It's Alex's 21st Birthday, but she's stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her, but a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse decides to play a game of his own with them which she must survive.
In the midst of the Gold Rush, a prospector ventures to Klondike in search of gold and falls for a girl in a dance hall. Their journey leads to unexpected adventures and changes their lives. This silent film combines comedy, romance, and drama.
The Passion of Joan of Arc is a silent film that tells the story of the trial and martyrdom of Joan of Arc in the 15th century. It portrays her psychological drama, the agony she goes through, and the injustice she faces in a religious and political trial.
In The Jazz Singer, a young Jewish man named Jakie Rabinowitz wants to break free from his family's restrictive traditions and follow his passion for jazz singing. Despite his father's disapproval, Jakie leaves home and embarks on a journey to become a successful performer. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and conflicts, including struggles with his identity, conflicts with his domineering mother, and the pressure to conform to societal norms. Ultimately, Jakie must confront his own fears and make difficult choices that test his loyalty to both his family and his dreams.
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble tells the story of a teenage boy named Tod Lubitch, who suffers from severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and is forced to live his life in a specially constructed environment. Tod yearns to experience the outside world and falls in love with his next-door neighbor. As he navigates the challenges of his illness and the limitations it imposes on his life, Tod must also confront societal expectations and find his place in the world.
In this silent comedy, a tramp finds himself working at a circus and falling in love with a circus performer. He must navigate through various obstacles, including a rival and the police, to win her heart.
A millionaire offers a group of strangers $10,000 each if they can survive a night in a haunted mansion. As the night progresses, they encounter terrifying supernatural phenomena and must fend for their lives.
Set on a Pacific island during a heavy rainstorm, a group of people seek refuge in a general store. An American missionary, fearing the effects of the rampant immorality, tries to convert a prostitute. Their clash leads to a tragic outcome.
After years of being stranded on a remote island, the castaways are finally rescued. They have to adjust to life back in civilization and deal with the culture shock.
Steamboat Willie is a classic black-and-white animated short film from 1928. It features Mickey Mouse and his friends on a steamboat adventure. The film showcases early hand-drawn animation and includes slapstick comedy and musical elements. It has become a beloved part of animation history and is included in the National Film Registry.
A homicide detective investigates a murder of a priest in San Francisco. The investigation leads him to uncover a secret past involving an orphanage, a nun, and a traffic cop. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of lies, infidelity, and guilt.
A Farewell to Arms is a drama and romance film set during World War I. It follows the story of an American ambulance driver in the Italian army who falls in love with a British nurse. Their romance is put to the test as they face the horrors of war and struggle to find happiness in a chaotic world.
After crash-landing on Venus, a group of astronauts must navigate its dangerous landscape and survive encounters with prehistoric women and hostile creatures.
In Plan 9 from Outer Space, an alien race intent on taking over Earth resurrects the dead, turning them into zombies. The aliens' plan involves causing chaos and fear among the human population, leading to their ultimate conquest. Meanwhile, a group of humans, including a police officer and a flight attendant, must try to stop the alien invasion before it's too late.
In this silent film from 1903, a group of outlaws successfully rob a train but are pursued by a posse. They face various challenges and ultimately meet their fate.
Roundhay Garden Scene is a short film shot in 1888 in Roundhay, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. It is considered to be the oldest surviving film in existence and captures various family members walking in a garden. The film is historically significant as it is the first of its kind, offering a glimpse into the daily life of people in the late 19th century.
A shipwrecked survivor is rescued by Captain Nemo who takes him aboard the Nautilus, a submarine where he discovers the wonders and dangers of the deep sea.