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New York City-1970: People Standing by Christmas Tree in Times Square

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  • Year1970
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationNew York City, New York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1970 New York City

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People Standing by Christmas Tree in Times Square — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1970, this vintage home movie captures two people standing in front of a large, illuminated Christmas tree in Times Square, New York City. The scene is bathed in the cool blue and purple hues of nighttime, with colorful lights glowing on the tree and reflecting on the patterned pavement. The subjects, dressed in winter coats, stand together as the camera slowly zooms in, capturing the grainy texture and nostalgic atmosphere of a classic holiday moment. This archival footage evokes the warmth and charm of 1970s holiday celebrations in the heart of the city.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Night
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
125581221

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: 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 1013 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label
bronx zoo,winter,spring
Reel-level year note
1970-1971
Reel-level location note
new york
Date
1970 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
New York City, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
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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  • grainy film texture
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  • urban holiday
  • nostalgic memory
  • vintage Christmas
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  • holiday celebration
  • classic holiday footage

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