1953: CBS Studios and Other LA Landmark Signage of the Times.

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Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationHollywood, California, United States
Duration15s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1953 California

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CBS Studios and Other LA Landmark Signage of the Times — Clip Details

Vintage 1953 8mm home movie footage from Hollywood, California, capturing iconic CBS Studios and other landmark signage of the era. This grainy, nostalgic Super 8 clip showcases classic Los Angeles architecture, period-specific business signs, and mid-century vintage. The footage offers a rare glimpse into the visual culture of 1950s LA, with authentic period details and a retro aesthetic perfect for documentaries, editorial content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 15s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 55120520

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1398 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1953
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1953 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Hollywood, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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