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Manilla Philippines--1944: Confused People Dwelling In The Streets Looking For A

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  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationManila, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines

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Manilla Philippines--1944: Confused People Dwelling In... — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this archival footage captures a somber scene in Manila, Philippines, where people navigate a devastated urban landscape. Individuals walk through rubble-strewn streets, some carrying bundles of belongings, suggesting displacement and hardship. The background reveals destroyed buildings and debris under a clear sky, with utility poles standing amidst the ruins. The grainy, color-bleached quality of the Super 8 home movie enhances its historical authenticity, conveying a mood of resilience and uncertainty in the aftermath of conflict. This raw, unfiltered footage offers a poignant glimpse into post-war civilian life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: commercial and editorial use
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
125784569

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$149 · Commercial Direct license: commercial and editorial use. $149 flat from Stockfilm. Royalty-free worldwide license for commercial and editorial use, delivered as the restored 4K master.

Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

  • 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.

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Date
1944 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Manila, Philippines Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1944 Manila Philippines
  • war aftermath footage
  • destroyed city streets
  • 8mm home movie
  • vintage Super 8 film
  • post-war Philippines
  • civilian displacement
  • rubble and ruins
  • historical documentary footage
  • wartime recovery
  • 1940s archival film
  • Manila destruction
  • people carrying belongings
  • vintage 8mm footage
  • historical 8mm film
  • war-torn city
  • 1940s Philippines
  • old film footage
  • retro home movie
  • archival war footage

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