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1979: Infant Crying and Hiding Behind Couch, Downey

1979: Infant Crying and Hiding Behind Couch, Downey

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  • Year1979
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationDowney, California, United States
  • Duration22s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1979 California

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Infant Crying and Hiding Behind Couch, Downey — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1979 captures a distressed infant crawling across a shag carpeted living room in Downey, California. The baby, visibly upset and sobbing, crawls away from the camera and hides behind a couch, conveying a moment of emotional vulnerability. The footage, shot on analog film, reflects the authentic, unscripted nature of family home movies from the late 1970s. The scene captures a raw, intimate moment of a young child experiencing frustration or fear, offering a nostalgic glimpse into domestic life during the era. The grainy texture and natural lighting enhance the authenticity of this rare archival footage.

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
22s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
59467084

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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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