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Manilla Philippines--1944: Civilians And Workers Walking Down A Road Near Old Ruins

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationManila, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Manilla Philippines--1944: Civilians And Workers Walking... — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this archival footage captures civilians and workers walking along a road amidst widespread destruction in Manila, Philippines. The scene shows a war-torn urban landscape with rubble-strewn streets, damaged buildings, and a leafless tree standing amidst the ruins. People in period clothing move across the frame, some carrying goods, under a clear sky. The footage exhibits the characteristic grain, color fading, and soft focus of vintage home movie film, offering a poignant glimpse into post-war life 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
125784568

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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  • workers
  • builders
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  • women
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  • industrial
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  • 194
  • 1944 Manila Philippines
  • war damage
  • post-war Philippines
  • destroyed buildings
  • civilians walking
  • 8mm film
  • vintage home movie
  • archival footage
  • historical footage
  • wartime destruction
  • Philippines history
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  • 1940s
  • wartime
  • urban decay
  • historical documentary
  • retro footage
  • wartime civilians
  • 8mm home movie
  • vintage film
  • Manila ruins
  • 1940s Philippines

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Supports 1940s documentary or educational requests for Manila street life amid wartime urban damage on original 8mm home-movie footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

Pedestrians walk along a road beside rubble, a leafless tree and utility poles.

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