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1938: Mysterious Federal Agent Man Walking from Shady Shadows

1938: Mysterious Federal Agent Man Walking from Shady Shadows

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationAlbany, New York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1937 Albany New York
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Mysterious Federal Agent Man Walking from Shady Shadows — Clip Details

1938: Mysterious federal agent man walking from shady shadows. Vintage 8mm film footage captures a serious, refined man in a dark suit emerging from deep shadows outside a building in Albany, New York. The grainy, high-contrast imagery evokes the noir aesthetic of the 1930s, with dramatic lighting emphasizing his wary expression and calculated stride. This archival 8mm clip offers a compelling glimpse into mid-20th century vintage, perfect for historical documentaries, period dramas, or nostalgic content exploring crime, power, and intrigue.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
61896724

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1921 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
vacation,rutledge,marble quary
Reel-level year note
1938
Reel-level location note
elyria ohio,gordham new york
Date
1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Albany, New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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