1943: Retired World War I Veteran Denied Holding Granddaughters' Hand, Staten Island

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Year1943
Decade1940s
LocationStaten Island, New York, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Retired World War I Veteran Denied Holding... — Clip Details

1943 vintage 8mm film footage from Staten Island, New York, capturing a retired World War I veteran denied the chance to hold his granddaughters' hands. The emotional moment unfolds outdoors, showing the serviceman's quiet disappointment as he stands nearby, observing his family. This rare archival clip reflects postwar family dynamics and the lingering impact of military service on civilian life. The footage, shot on 8mm film, offers a poignant glimpse into 1940s vintage, with natural lighting and candid emotion. Ideal for historical documentaries, wartime memory projects, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 60858815

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2265 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: janowitz,jospeh forgang
Reel-level year note: 1943
Reel-level location note: bronx new york
Date: 1943 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Staten Island, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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