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Manilla Philippines--1944: Classic Cars Driving On A Street With Palm Trees And Ruins

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationManila, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Manilla Philippines--1944: Classic Cars Driving On A... — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this vintage footage captures classic cars driving along a sun-drenched street in Manila, Philippines. A boxy sedan and a military-style jeep pass by, their chrome details glinting under the bright sky. Palm trees and utility poles line the road, with damaged buildings and rubble visible in the background, suggesting post-war conditions. The film exhibits natural grain and slight color fading, characteristic of mid-century home movies. This archival clip offers a rare glimpse into daily life and transportation in the Philippines during the 1940s.

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
125784574

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

  • old cars
  • driving
  • palm trees
  • cars
  • street
  • western
  • state
  • sedan
  • boxy
  • jeep
  • transportation
  • manilla philippines
  • 194
  • 1940s Manila Philippines footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • classic cars 1940s
  • military jeep 1940s
  • post-war Philippines
  • street scene 1944
  • old cars driving
  • palm trees street
  • damaged buildings
  • 8mm home movie
  • retro transportation
  • historical footage
  • archival film
  • wartime aftermath
  • Philippine history
  • vintage sedan
  • boxy car 1940s
  • military vehicle
  • old film grain
  • documentary footage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1940s Manila street traffic footage suited for documentary inserts about urban transportation, wartime-era city conditions, or everyday movement in the Philippines.

Still Frames From This Clip

Boxy car driving past palms, utility poles, and damaged-looking roadside masonry.

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