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West Germany-1951: Children Celebrating Birthday with Cake

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

  • Year1951
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationGermany
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Children Celebrating Birthday with Cake — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1951, this vintage home movie captures a joyful birthday celebration in West Germany. A woman cuts a small cake with candles while several children gather around the table, smiling and watching with excitement. The grainy black-and-white footage shows classic mid-century clothing and hairstyles, with a young girl in a plaid dress and another in a dark sweater. The scene radiates warmth and nostalgia, preserved in authentic Super 8 film quality.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
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
123317098

Rights & Clearance

$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
1951 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Germany 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
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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