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Manilla Philippines--1944: War-Damaged Building Amidst Ruins

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationManila, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Manilla Philippines--1944: War-Damaged Building Amidst Ruins — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this archival footage captures the devastating aftermath of war in Manila, Philippines. The clip shows a severely damaged building with a collapsed roof and exposed steel framework, its walls riddled with bullet holes and broken windows. Debris and rubble litter the ground, with twisted metal and shattered concrete evidence of intense destruction. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color fading, and slight instability, conveying a raw, historical perspective of urban devastation during World War II. This footage is ideal for documentaries, historical projects, and content exploring wartime destruction in the Philippines.

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
125784548

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People 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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  • 1944 home movie

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1940s Manila wartime aftermath footage for documentary, museum, education, or editorial requests needing urban ruin and damaged-building context.

Still Frames From This Clip

Damaged multi-story building shell with exposed roof framing and open window bays.

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