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New York-1949: Woman Smiles as Families Ride Carousel at Amusement Park

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  • Year1949
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1949 New York

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Woman Smiles as Families Ride Carousel at Amusement Park — Clip Details

NEW YORK-1949: A woman in a 1940s-style coat and hat smiles warmly at the camera, her dark hair styled in soft waves. The scene shifts to a lively amusement park where families ride a classic carousel, their faces lit with joy and excitement. Children and adults laugh as the ride spins, capturing the carefree spirit of a mid-century family outing. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows natural grain and slight motion blur, evoking a nostalgic, authentic home movie feel. The setting features vintage architecture and period-appropriate clothing, offering a vivid glimpse into post-war American leisure.

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
124877060

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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

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Date
1949 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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  • vintage New York
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