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1939: Man in Suit Speaking on Telephone

1939: Man in Suit Speaking on Telephone

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  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationConnecticut, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD

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Man in Suit Speaking on Telephone — Clip Details

A 1939 black and white 8mm film clip from Danielson, Connecticut, showing a man in a formal suit speaking on a telephone indoors. The shot is a close-up portrait with selective focus on the man, while the background remains blurred. The man appears to be a mid-adult businessman engaged in a conversation, possibly in a pharmacy or office setting. The footage captures a moment of early 20th-century urban life, with a vintage aesthetic and grainy texture typical of home movie footage from the era. This archival clip offers a glimpse into daily routines and communication methods of the time.

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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $188 USD
Clip ID
235858729

Source & Documentation

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Date
1939 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Connecticut, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Topics & Keywords

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  • black and white 8mm
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  • 1930s America
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  • 8mm home movie

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