FILM Archives, Inc.

FILM Archives Inc. is the one-stop stock footage source, offering the most comprehensive collection of contemporary and vintage images in the industry.

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FILM Archives goes back to the 1930s with the vintage newsreel of people visiting Blarney Castle in Ireland. Here, a young colleen is instructed on the proper (and seemingly dangerous) manner of earning some good luck the hard way by kissing the Blarney Stone.

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Rarely seen animated TV commercial from the 1970s features a rather good Boris Karloff impersonation as the voice of caloric and fattening frosting. Here the Karloof Kream Kreation tells the female dieter that thet fun way to lose weight is by enjoying Arnold Desert Cake .

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FILM Archives goes back to the sensational seventies for this pair of vintage Proctor-Silex Toaster Oven Commercial starring the lovely Barbara Britton. Here Barbara demonstrates a true innovation, a toaster oven that has a pop up toast feature just like an actual toaster.

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FILM Archives goes back to 1975 for this early LEGO commercial from the United Kindgom. Here the versatility of Legos are shown by an ever changing series of animals and vehicles from a small mouse to a giant elephant. Commercial ends with the tag line "It's a new toy Everyday.

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FILM Archives goes back to the 1970s for this rather off-beat commercial for Nestle Cocoa. Here. Mom entices her all too cute little boy with a cup of Nestle Cocoa by doing a bad imitation of Ed Sullivan and saying the catch phrase "Really, Really RIch" over and over again!

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FILM Archives goes back to the swingin' seventies for this musical TAB SODA commercial featuring only the healthiest (and eye catching) 70s chicks (and a couple of guys). Catchy tune and good lookers made possible through the magic of the one calorie drink.

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FILM Archives presents this holiday rarity from the DICK VAN DYKE SHOW. Circa 1963, here is Dick and Sally (Rose Marie) doing a special Christmas themed commercial for Kent Cigarettes. Perhaps not the healthiest gift to give, but Santa and Cigarettes were a popular team.

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FILM Archives goes back to 1960 and the star studded premiere of the classic feature, SPARTACUS! New York premiere of the $12 million dollar Universal Pictures epic brought out Hollywood's best including Myrna Loy, Maime Van Doren, Lauren Bacall and Kirk Douglas.

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In honor of Safety Razor Day, FILM Archives presents this rare TV commercial for Gillette Blades featuring Pee Wee Reese, Don Zimmer and Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Here the baseball hall of famers offer tips on batting and of course, shaving with Gillette Blades.

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Just in time for THANKSGIVING, FILM Archives presents this trio of vintage 1970s BUTTERBALL TURKEY commercials. The ads originally aired from 1976-78 and feature a ghostly Pilgrim couple who view with awe the new Butterball offerings.

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Film Archives salutes the now forgotten strongest man in the world (circa 1923), the Amazing BREITBART. Dressed in Tarzan loincloth, the real life Superman shows off feats of strength that rival The Man of Steel. From bending an iron bar to biting through chains.

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FILM Archives presents this rarely seen public service annoucement for seat belt use by the iconic comedy duo, JERRY STILLER & ANNE MEARA. Here, Stiller, of SEINFELD fame, won't let Anne drive unless she buckles up, and even then....

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FILM Archives goes back to April 18, 1956 for the wedding of America's Princess of the movies, GRACE KELLY. Here, in storybook fashion, Grace weds the Prince of Monaco in appropriately Royal fashion.

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FILM Archvies goes back to 1964 to present one of the first commercials ever produced for the action figure that celebrated all those who served....GI JOE. Commercial that lauched the first ever "doll" for boys, features a catchy tune based on the Army Fight Song. GO JOE!

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Here's a variant on the WNBA, from the 1940s, an all women's basketball game played underwater. Here, repurposed bathing beauties vie for the basket and while there is no dribbling, there is plenty of fast movement on the watery court.

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FILM Archivs goes back to 1960 for this great commercial featuring The King of the Cowboys, ROY ROGERS, promoting one of the wildest western toys ever conceived. From Ideal, the Roy Rogers Quick Shooter hat, as demonstrated by the King himself!

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TRICK OR TREAT! FILM Archives goes back to 1965 for a speical HALLOWEEN video, a vintage commercial for UNICEF. As any Baby Boomer will tell you, knocking on doors for candy was only part of the Halloween tradition, as seen here.

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In Honor of Haunted Refridgerator Day, FILM Archives goes back to a really scary year, 1956 for this Admiral Refridgerator TV commercial. While the Fridge is not exactly haunted, it does offer push button FLASH DEFROSTING!!!. Now that's Scary,,,sort of.

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CATS BOXING (1930s) FILM Archives goes back to the 1930s for this unique example of the Sweet Science. Here, two tabbies engage in a battle of fitsicuffs guided by the Marquis of Queensbury rules. The one round brawl is led to a quick conclusion via KO.

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FILM Archives presents this vintage 1966 Lava Soap Commercial starring the immortal Adam West as Batman along with, Burt Ward as Robin, Neil Hamilton as Commissioner Gordon and Stafford Repp as Chief O'Hara.