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Manilla Philippines--1944: Old-School Cars In A Busy Street

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationManila, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Manilla Philippines--1944: Old-School Cars In A Busy Street — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this vintage footage captures a bustling street scene in Manila, Philippines. Classic automobiles, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians share a dusty road lined with colonial-era buildings. The film exhibits the characteristic grain, color shifts, and slight instability of home movie footage from the era, offering a candid glimpse into mid-20th century urban life. The scene is alive with movement and everyday activity, conveying a sense of historical authenticity and nostalgic charm.

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
125784533

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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  • horse
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  • 194
  • 1944 Manila Philippines
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1940s street life
  • horse-drawn carriage
  • classic automobiles
  • colonial architecture
  • Filipino history
  • archival footage
  • old-school cars
  • busy street
  • 8mm home movie
  • historical documentary
  • retro film
  • vintage transportation
  • Manila 1940s
  • old cars
  • street scene
  • film grain
  • nostalgic footage
  • vintage Philippines

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s editorial or documentary requests needing Manila street life with mixed motor, pedestrian, and horse-drawn traffic.

Still Frames From This Clip

Vintage car approaches on a sunlit street with pedestrians and storefronts in the background.

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