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1940: Man Making Silly Faces at Camera

1940: Man Making Silly Faces at Camera

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  • Year1940
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationDenver, Colorado, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Man Making Silly Faces at Camera — Clip Details

1940: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from Denver, Colorado, capturing a playful moment of a man making silly faces at the camera during an outdoor gathering. The footage shows a lighthearted, candid scene with friends or family in a yard, likely a casual social event. The man, possibly a father or uncle, is goofing off and showing off for the camera, creating a humorous and nostalgic snapshot of mid-20th century vintage. The grainy, color film quality adds to the authentic retro charm of this rare archival home movie.

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
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
60238404

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1940 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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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
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