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Shot on 8mm film in 1956, this vintage home movie captures two men playing catch on a city street in New York. The grainy, blue-tinted footage shows classic mid-century automobiles parked along the curb and a man in a white shirt and dark pants throwing a ball. The scene unfolds from a high vantage point, with the camera panning slightly to follow the action. A sign for 'MAC EYHNE AUCTIONEERS NEW & USED FURNITURE SALESROOMS' is visible on a building, adding to the authentic urban atmosphere of the era. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into everyday life and recreation in 1950s New York.
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