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New York City-1954: Boys Standing on Pier Watching Boats

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York City, New York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1954 NYC

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Boys Standing on Pier Watching Boats — Clip Details

A group of young boys in 1950s clothing stand on a pier railing, gazing out at a sunlit harbor filled with boats. Shot on 8mm film, the footage captures the vibrant blue water, a red ferry in the background, and the children's casual summer attire. The scene exudes a nostalgic, candid charm, with natural light and slight film grain enhancing its authentic vintage feel. The boys, some leaning on the rail, appear engaged and curious, embodying a classic moment of childhood exploration by the water.

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
123380978

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

Source reel
Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note
1953-1954
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
New York City, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • group
  • boys
  • little boys
  • ocean
  • boats
  • sky
  • water
  • kids
  • standing
  • balcony
  • backgrounds
  • textures
  • new york city buildings VIEWS trip
  • 1950s children
  • vintage 8mm film
  • New York City harbor
  • boys at pier
  • summer vacation footage
  • classic home movie
  • 1950s fashion
  • ocean view
  • boat footage
  • nostalgic childhood
  • archival footage
  • vintage film
  • 8mm home movie
  • retro kids
  • seaside scene
  • 1950s Americana
  • documentary footage
  • old film
  • family vacation
  • historical footage

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