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California USA-1954: Boys Playing with Toy Lawnmower in Yard

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1954 · California, United States

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Boys Playing with Toy Lawnmower in Yard — Clip Details

A young boy in a striped shirt and red shorts pushes a toy lawnmower across a grassy yard in front of a white-sided house in California, 1954. Another boy in a white t-shirt joins him, watching as the younger child mimics mowing the lawn. Shot on 8mm film, the footage captures a nostalgic moment of childhood play with natural lighting, slight camera shake, and the characteristic grain and color palette of vintage home movies from the 1950s.

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
123374895

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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
1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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  • mow
  • mowing
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  • 1950s family footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • California home movie
  • childhood play
  • toy lawnmower
  • suburban backyard
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  • 1954 home movie
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  • vintage 1950s
  • classic home video
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