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Cleveland Ohio USA-1953: Boy Playing Xylophone

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  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCleveland, Ohio, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1950s collection

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Boy Playing Xylophone — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Cleveland, Ohio, 1953, showing a young boy playing a xylophone. The clip captures close-up views of hands striking the metal bars with mallets, the instrument's wooden frame, and the child's joyful expression. The footage exhibits classic 1950s home movie characteristics: warm color tones, slight grain, and soft focus. The boy, wearing a striped shirt, smiles broadly as he plays, conveying a sense of innocent fun and musical exploration. The scene is intimate and nostalgic, capturing a cherished family moment.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
120767893

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$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: Yes

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

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Date
1953 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
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  • cleveland ohio USA
  • 1953
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