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Documenting the 20th Century,
frame by frame

The UCLA Film and Television Archive offers you one of the largest libraries of historical footage documenting the people, places, events and lifestyles of the 20th Century - nationally and worldwide.

Our available film footage for direct licensing spans 1896-1981:

  • Hearst Metrotone Newsreels: Over 27 million feet chronicling 1915-1977. Much of the collection is original camera negative.
  • The KTLA Collection (1955-1981): Over 13,000 news stories.
  • TV News (1973-1975): More than 5,000 national news stories.
  • Paper Print Collection (1894-1912): Over 400 comedy, drama and documentary subjects representing the dawn of cinema.
  • Hollywood on Parade: Looks at 1930s Hollywood personalities.
  • Soundies: More than 350 musical shorts from the early 1940s.
  • Denove Collection: John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign.
  • The Lighthill Collection: Noted footage of 1960s civil unrest.
  • Classic TV programs: The Shari Lewis Show, The U.S. Steel Hour, Mister Peepers and more, featuring many stars' early careers.

Since 1984, we've provided archival footage for over 5,000 film, TV, educational, and multi-media productions. For more information on licensing footage or to inquire about your specific requests, contact us today.

UCLA Film and Television Archive
Commercial Services

1015 N. Cahuenga Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90038

Phone: (323) 466-8559
Fax: (323) 461-6317
Email: footage@ucla.edu