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New York City - 1944: Big Man Play Wrestling a Small Man on Urban Rooftop.

New York City - 1944: Big Man Play Wrestling a Small Man on Urban Rooftop.

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York City, New York, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Price$178 USD
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New York City - 1944: Big Man Play Wrestling a Small Man... — Clip Details

A grainy 8mm home movie from 1944 captures a playful wrestling match between two men on a New York City rooftop. The larger man pretends to overpower a smaller man in a lighthearted, staged fight, evoking the carefree spirit of wartime leisure. Shot in authentic vintage Super 8 style, the footage offers a rare glimpse into 1940s urban life and personal recreation. This nostalgic, amateur film showcases the charm of homemade 8mm footage from the Golden Age of cinema, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or vintage Americana projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
15s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
51879603

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2268 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
uncle max,jospeh forgang
Reel-level year note
1944
Reel-level location note
bronx new york,coney island
Date
1944 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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