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1950s Children & Kids

The 1950s are the heart of the home-movie era — Kodachrome color, new suburbs, tail-finned cars, and families who finally owned a camera.

Charming vintage footage of children playing, exploring, and growing up, captured in authentic home movies from decades past.

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Matching Clips

Top 48 1950s clips matching “Children & Kids”, ranked by licensing history

1958: two children running around a backyard, chasing each other. MICHIGAN

1958: two children running around a backyard, chasing each other. MICHIGAN

1958 | Michigan | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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1955: several young children playing with toys on the front porch of a house

1955: several young children playing with toys on the front porch of a house

1955 | Hicksville, New York | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1958: children playing and riding bikes on a friendly competition AMES, IOWA

1958: children playing and riding bikes on a friendly competition AMES, IOWA

1958 | Ames, Iowa | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1958: two children playing on the outside. AMES, IOWA

1958: two children playing on the outside. AMES, IOWA

1958 | Ames, Iowa | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1957: Mom plays kids swingset backyard residential blue house. DENVER, COLORADO

1957: Mom plays kids swingset backyard residential blue house. DENVER, COLORADO

1957 | Denver, Colorado | 8mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1957: Kids informal bragging rights style foot race on dirt road country rural.

1957: Kids informal bragging rights style foot race on dirt road country rural.

1957 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1957: children playing in the street BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

1957: children playing in the street BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

1957 | Birmingham, Alabama | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $188

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1950: children playing on school ground equipment watched by an adult NEW YORK

1950: children playing on school ground equipment watched by an adult NEW YORK

1950 | New York | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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1958: in the cylindrical drum both the kids are enjoying especially the boy

1958: in the cylindrical drum both the kids are enjoying especially the boy

1958 | Tucson, Arizona | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1957: Kids playing ring around the rosie fall down game in country rural

1957: Kids playing ring around the rosie fall down game in country rural

1957 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1953: City kids visiting the farm and playing baseball with whatever they had.

1953: City kids visiting the farm and playing baseball with whatever they had.

1953 | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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1956: children running around NEW YORK

1956: children running around NEW YORK

1956 | New York | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1959: children in pajamas on the floor playing a colorful board game HAGERSTOWN

1959: children in pajamas on the floor playing a colorful board game HAGERSTOWN

1959 | Hagerstown, Maryland | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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Cuba (1956): Overhead View Of Kids Playing At A Park

Cuba (1956): Overhead View Of Kids Playing At A Park

1956 | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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Nevada (1954): A Group Of Young Kids Gather By A Picnic Table Drinking Sodas And

Nevada (1954): A Group Of Young Kids Gather By A Picnic Table Drinking Sodas And

1954 | Nevada | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1957: One room schoolhouse kids play outside winter cold sunny day.

1957: One room schoolhouse kids play outside winter cold sunny day.

1957 | Nome, Alaska | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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1958: Game of bridges, kids passing under the arms of older children.

1958: Game of bridges, kids passing under the arms of older children.

1958 | Denver, Colorado | 8mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1952: Dad playing with kids on swings dog joins in on the party.

1952: Dad playing with kids on swings dog joins in on the party.

1952 | Berryville, Virginia | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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Columbus Ohio USA (1954): Family Cookout With Young Children Playing

Columbus Ohio USA (1954): Family Cookout With Young Children Playing

1954 | Columbus, Ohio | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1958: kids playing in backyard pool innocently splash grandmother lightheartedly

1958: kids playing in backyard pool innocently splash grandmother lightheartedly

1958 | Minnesota | 8mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1958: Man stacking family baby towers with available children.

1958: Man stacking family baby towers with available children.

1958 | Pasadena, California | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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1951: a woman and children playing baseball in the yard FLORIDA

1951: a woman and children playing baseball in the yard FLORIDA

1951 | Florida | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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Nebraska USA (1958): Kids Playing In The Yard

Nebraska USA (1958): Kids Playing In The Yard

1958 | Nebraska | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1959: children enjoying their holidays by swimming , spending joyful moments

1959: children enjoying their holidays by swimming , spending joyful moments

1959 | Indiana | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $188

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Michigan (1958): Three Boys Playing Outside Getting Dirty And Chewing Gum

Michigan (1958): Three Boys Playing Outside Getting Dirty And Chewing Gum

1958 | Michigan | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1957: Kids ice skating swing boy on winter snow sled playtimes.

1957: Kids ice skating swing boy on winter snow sled playtimes.

1957 | Catskill, New York | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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1954: kids in lake with floaties PENNINGTON, NEW JERSEY

1954: kids in lake with floaties PENNINGTON, NEW JERSEY

1954 | Pennington, New Jersey | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1958: four children standing and playing while being watched by adults MICHIGAN

1958: four children standing and playing while being watched by adults MICHIGAN

1958 | Michigan | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $199

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1950: children are playing NEW YORK

1950: children are playing NEW YORK

1950 | New York | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $179

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1955: children having fun digging dirt in backyard HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

1955: children having fun digging dirt in backyard HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

1955 | Hicksville, New York | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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(8mm Vintage) 1952 Farm Kids Pulling Wagon. Iowa, USA.

(8mm Vintage) 1952 Farm Kids Pulling Wagon. Iowa, USA.

1952 | Iowa | 8mm, Super8, 16mm | $178

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1958: children playing outside in their little red wagons. MICHIGAN

1958: children playing outside in their little red wagons. MICHIGAN

1958 | Michigan | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $188

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1958: kids playing baseball together NEW JERSEY

1958: kids playing baseball together NEW JERSEY

1958 | New Jersey | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $188

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1954: several kids on the livingroom floor opening christmas gifts OHIO

1954: several kids on the livingroom floor opening christmas gifts OHIO

1954 | Ohio | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1958: a father is seen playing with children AMES, IOWA

1958: a father is seen playing with children AMES, IOWA

1958 | Ames, Iowa | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1957: Wild kids winter backyard ice skating on frozen flooded patch.

1957: Wild kids winter backyard ice skating on frozen flooded patch.

1957 | Catskill, New York | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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1957: little girls play with kitchen tools in the backyard HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

1957: little girls play with kitchen tools in the backyard HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

1957 | Hicksville, New York | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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Camden New Jersey USA (1959): Kids Riding Red And Yellow Boat Ride On A Clear

Camden New Jersey USA (1959): Kids Riding Red And Yellow Boat Ride On A Clear

1959 | Camden, New Jersey | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1956: little boys dressed as cowboys fight over tricycle while playing outside

1956: little boys dressed as cowboys fight over tricycle while playing outside

1956 | Florida | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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California (1955): Two Cute Little Girls Playing And Paddling On The Water

California (1955): Two Cute Little Girls Playing And Paddling On The Water

1955 | California | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $177

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1958: girls playing in park MINNESOTA

1958: girls playing in park MINNESOTA

1958 | Minnesota | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $179

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1959: the boys are playing cycle and to test match in the road

1959: the boys are playing cycle and to test match in the road

1959 | Indiana | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $188

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1954: Kid holds up grandpa pulling dual revolver toy guns from holster.

1954: Kid holds up grandpa pulling dual revolver toy guns from holster.

1954 | Scotia, New York | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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1950: kid that's probably a grandfather now, having fun with his peers NEW YORK

1950: kid that's probably a grandfather now, having fun with his peers NEW YORK

1950 | New York | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $179

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1957: Sisters playing clean mud table surface making art summer vacation. BATON

1957: Sisters playing clean mud table surface making art summer vacation. BATON

1957 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1958: two young boys play in a wheelbarrow in a backyard wearing jeans TUCSON,

1958: two young boys play in a wheelbarrow in a backyard wearing jeans TUCSON,

1958 | Tucson, Arizona | 8mm, 16mm, HomeMovie | $178

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1954: Drunk Italian uncle dances kids rooftop urban daytime fun.

1954: Drunk Italian uncle dances kids rooftop urban daytime fun.

1954 | Rome | 8mm | $178

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1956: Mickey Mouse entertaining kids in costume as the park grew.

1956: Mickey Mouse entertaining kids in costume as the park grew.

1956 | Disneyland | 8mm, 16mm | $178

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More from the 1950s

Other subjects with deep 1950s coverage in the archive.

1950s Christmas & Holiday Celebrations

Vintage Christmas morning scenes, holiday decorations, family gift-opening moments, and festive gatherings captured on 8mm and Super 8 home movies.

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1950s Weddings & Ceremonies

Vintage wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal parties, and romantic celebrations preserved in archival home movie footage.

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1950s Birthday Parties

Nostalgic birthday party footage with cake-cutting, candle-blowing, party hats, and childhood celebrations from the home movie era.

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1950s Family Life

Archival home movies showcasing everyday family moments, togetherness, and domestic life across the decades.

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1950s Driving & Road Trips

Classic road trip footage with vintage automobiles, highway scenery, roadside attractions, and cross-country driving adventures.

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1950s Beach & Coastal Scenes

Vintage beach footage with ocean waves, sandy shores, sunbathing, and coastal vacation scenes from the home movie era.

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