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Children Gathered Around Brightly Lit Christmas Tree

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  • Year1971
  • Decade1970s
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Children Gathered Around Brightly Lit Christmas Tree — Clip Details

A young boy in a plaid shirt stands before a brightly lit Christmas tree, his face partially obscured as he looks down. The scene shifts to show two children from behind, one in a red striped sweater, gathered near the tree adorned with colorful lights. A girl in a blue patterned dress appears, reaching toward the tree. The final frame shows a blurry, motion-filled moment with the boy raising his arm. Shot on 8mm film in 1971, this home movie captures the warm, grainy nostalgia of a family holiday gathering, with soft focus and natural lighting typical of vintage home footage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Night
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
125786095

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$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

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Date
1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Not recorded Unidentified (Insufficient evidence for a responsible conclusion.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1971 home movie footage
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  • holiday tradition
  • classic 1970s footage
  • family memory
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  • Christmas night
  • home movie 1971
  • children celebrating
  • festive lights
  • vintage family footage

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