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Boston Mass-1951: The Historic Seven Seas Cafe Sits At The Corner Proudly For

  • Year1951
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1951 Boston
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The Historic Seven Seas Cafe Sits At The Corner Proudly For — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1951, this vintage home movie captures the Seven Seas Cafe in Boston, Massachusetts. The clip shows the cafe's prominent sign and a neon 'Ballantine On Tap' window display, with classic American automobiles parked along the street. The footage features the characteristic grain and color palette of mid-century Super 8 film, offering a nostalgic glimpse of a local eatery and its surroundings during the early 1950s.

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
125877909

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: Yes
  • 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

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1951 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
Boston, Massachusetts, United States 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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1951 Boston street-level cafe exterior useful for documentary requests about mid-century urban dining, neighborhood storefronts, and everyday commercial streetscapes.

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