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Manilla Philippines--1944: War Ruins and Military Jeep in Devastated City

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationManila, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Manilla Philippines--1944: War Ruins and Military Jeep... — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this archival footage captures the aftermath of war in Manila, Philippines. The sequence shows ruined buildings, debris-strewn streets, and a canal reflecting the devastation. A soldier stands amidst the wreckage, and a military jeep moves through the damaged city. The film exhibits the characteristic grain, color shifts, and vignetting of vintage home movies, offering a raw, historical glimpse of urban destruction during World War II.

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
125784524

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: 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

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Date
1944 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
Manila, Philippines 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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  • jeep
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  • WWII destruction
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  • wartime Philippines
  • archival war film
  • 1940s home movie
  • military vehicle
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  • classic war footage
  • documentary footage
  • historical archive
  • war history

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
This 1944 Manila 8mm clip supports documentary or museum edits needing wartime urban ruin, military presence, and civilian-scale aftermath material from the 1940s.

Still Frames From This Clip

Damaged waterfront buildings and rubble beside still water, framed by dark 8mm film borders.

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