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Pennsylvania-1957: Family Gathered at Night by Car

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationUnited States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1957 · United States
  • StatusDirect License

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Family Gathered at Night by Car — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Pennsylvania in 1957 captures a family of four gathered at night beside a classic white automobile. An older woman in a patterned dress and white headscarf stands with a younger woman in a striped sleeveless blouse and dark skirt, while a man in a plaid shirt and two young children complete the group. The scene unfolds in low light, with the car's body reflecting ambient light, creating a nostalgic, candid moment of family interaction. The film exhibits natural grain and color shifts typical of mid-century home movies, offering authentic archival footage of American family life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Night
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
120816094

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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: No

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
1957 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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  • father
  • mother
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  • 1957
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  • 1950s family reunion
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  • 1950s fashion
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  • classic automobile
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