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New York City - 1943: Women Introducing Themselves on a Rooftop.

New York City - 1943: Women Introducing Themselves on a Rooftop.

  • Year1943
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York City, New York, United States
  • Duration26s
  • Price$178 USD
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Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1943 capturing women introducing themselves on a rooftop in New York City. The grainy, handheld Super 8-style recording showcases candid close-ups of women’s faces against the urban skyline, offering a rare glimpse into everyday life during the 1940s. This authentic, unscripted moment reflects wartime Americana, personal storytelling, and the golden age of home cinema. The footage exudes nostalgia and historical charm, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or vintage lifestyle projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Close-up
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
26s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
51857694

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2265 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
janowitz,jospeh forgang
Reel-level year note
1943
Reel-level location note
bronx new york
Date
1943 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
New York City, New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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