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1948: Girl Balancing on Head Falls over

1948: Girl Balancing on Head Falls over

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  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationDenver, Colorado, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Girl Balancing on Head Falls over — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1948 captures a young girl in Denver, Colorado, attempting to balance on her head in a playful outdoor summer scene. The close-up shot shows her mid-effort before she falls over, her expression a mix of concentration and carefree joy. This rare, authentic slice of mid-20th century Americana showcases childhood fun and spontaneity, filmed in the classic style of a family home movie. The footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1940s domestic life and the simple pleasures of youth, preserved in grainy, authentic 8mm film.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Close-upExterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
58862569

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1948 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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  • throwback footage

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