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1971: Backyard Fire Surprises Neighbor Opening Door

1971: Backyard Fire Surprises Neighbor Opening Door

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  • Year1971
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationCarmel, Indiana, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Backyard Fire Surprises Neighbor Opening Door — Clip Details

1971: Backyard fire surprises neighbor opening back door. Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Carmel, Indiana, captures a tense suburban moment as a neighbor reacts to a backyard fire. The scene unfolds in real time, showing a young person near flames, possibly playing with fire, while a woman opens the door in alarm. The grainy, color-bleached quality of the Super 8 film adds authenticity. This rare archival clip offers a candid glimpse into mid-century suburban life, with natural lighting and spontaneous reactions. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about youth, safety, and community.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
59303101

Source & Documentation

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Date
1971 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
Carmel, Indiana, 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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