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Washington DC-1948: Monkey Walks Down A Large Rock Then Sits And Looks Up At The

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationWashington, District Of Columbia, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
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Monkey Walks Down A Large Rock Then Sits And Looks Up At The — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1948, this vintage home movie captures a monkey walking down a large rock formation in a zoo enclosure. The primate moves across the textured stone surface before sitting and looking upward, its dark fur contrasting against the pale rock. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, slight color fading, and a narrow frame with black borders, evoking a nostalgic mid-century American zoo experience. This archival clip offers authentic wildlife observation from the late 1940s, ideal for historical documentaries, retro content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127728089

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
1948 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
Washington, District Of Columbia, 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
1940s 8mm zoo footage useful for documentary or educational requests needing a brief animal behavior cutaway from mid-century Washington, DC home movies.

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