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Japan-1952: Military Vehicle Driving Through Old Small Town Showing Buildings

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationJapan
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Military Vehicle Driving Through Old Small Town Showing... — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1952, this vintage footage captures a military truck driving through a quiet Japanese town. The grainy, slightly faded color and visible film scratches evoke a strong sense of nostalgia. The street is lined with traditional low-rise buildings, utility poles, and faded signage, with a few pedestrians visible. The camera moves forward, offering a first-person perspective of the journey through this historic, post-war community.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
125227404

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • 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.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1952 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Japan Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1950s street scene
  • old Japanese commercial street
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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Supports requests for early 1950s Japan street travel, military vehicle movement, or postwar small-town atmosphere for documentary and educational edits.

Still Frames From This Clip

Canvas-top military vehicle seen close beside a road in a Japanese town.

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