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New York-1951: Boy Playfully Washes His Head Outdoors

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  • Year1951
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1951 New York

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Boy Playfully Washes His Head Outdoors — Clip Details

A young boy in a Chicago-themed t-shirt stands on a sidewalk in a sunlit suburban yard, playfully washing his head with both hands in a vintage 8mm home movie from 1951. The footage captures his curious expression and natural movements as he rubs his hair, with green grass and a metal pole visible in the background. Shot on 8mm film, the clip shows natural color fading and slight grain, evoking authentic mid-century Americana. This nostalgic home movie captures a candid moment of childhood innocence and everyday life in New York during the early 1950s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
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
124927126

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: Yes
  • 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
1951 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
New York, 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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