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Connecticut USA-1953: Approaching Yellow Electric Trolley On A Clear Day

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Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationConnecticut, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD
Collection1953 Connecticut

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Approaching Yellow Electric Trolley On A Clear Day — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1953, this vintage home movie captures a yellow electric trolley approaching on a clear day in Connecticut. The footage, viewed from a moving vehicle, shows the trolley rounding a bend through lush green foliage, with passengers visible inside. A man in a light-colored shirt walks near the tracks, and a young girl with blonde hair appears in the foreground. The warm, slightly faded color palette and film grain evoke a strong sense of mid-century Americana and nostalgia.

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: 125295765

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.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1953 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: Connecticut, 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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