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New York-1955: Man in White Shirt Cuts Green-Decorated Holiday Cake

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Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD

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Man in White Shirt Cuts Green-Decorated Holiday Cake — Clip Details

A man in a white short-sleeved shirt cuts a festive white cake decorated with green icing and colorful candies at a dimly lit indoor gathering. The table is set with plates, cups, and food, suggesting a holiday celebration. A woman in a dark floral dress and pearl necklace appears in the final frame, observing the moment. The footage, shot on 8mm film in 1955, shows natural film grain, warm color tones, and a handheld, intimate perspective typical of home movies from the era. A young child is briefly visible in the background, adding to the family atmosphere.

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 and educational productions. Not permitted in advertising, commercial or branded content, or broadcast promotion.
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 125504166

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news and educational productions. Not permitted in advertising, commercial or branded content, or broadcast promotion.

Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

People visible: Yes
Minors visible: Yes
Logos / trademarks: No
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 1038 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: rockefeller center rockettes, baby grag, sylvia,mom,jack,stuart,robert,toni
Reel-level year note: 1955
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1955 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: New York, United States 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

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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