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1979: Infant Crying in Living Room

1979: Infant Crying in Living Room

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  • Year1979
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationDowney, California, United States
  • Duration21s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1979 California

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Infant Crying in Living Room — Clip Details

1979: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a seemingly happy infant in a cozy living room, suddenly erupting into tears with no clear cause. The baby, likely a few months old, displays classic signs of frustration and emotional overwhelm, possibly due to hunger, tiredness, or overstimulation. Filmed on Super 8 in Downey, California, the footage features a shag carpet and period-appropriate home decor, offering a nostalgic glimpse into 1970s family life. The raw, unfiltered moment reflects the authentic challenges of early childhood, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about parenting and infant behavior.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
21s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
59466497

Source & Documentation

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Date
1979 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Downey, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
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