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Toledo Ohio USA-1954: Boy Trying on Wristwatch in Living Room

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationToledo, Ohio, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Boy Trying on Wristwatch in Living Room — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in Toledo, Ohio, in 1954, this vintage home movie captures a young boy in a blue and white striped sweater carefully trying on a wristwatch at a small table. The scene is set in a cozy living room with a white-shaded lamp, a red stocking, and a patterned armchair visible. The boy examines the watch with focused curiosity, his expression shifting to quiet satisfaction. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, warm color tones, and natural lighting, evoking a nostalgic mid-century American holiday moment. This authentic 1950s home movie is ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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
123379483

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.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1954 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
Toledo, 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
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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