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1952: Children Meeting Scary Santa Claus, Berryville

1952: Children Meeting Scary Santa Claus, Berryville

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationBerryville, Virginia, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Children Meeting Scary Santa Claus, Berryville — Clip Details

1952: Kids receive a pep talk from their mother before encountering a scary Christmas Santa Claus in this vintage 8mm home movie footage. Filmed in Berryville, Virginia, the clip captures a nostalgic 1950s holiday moment where children react to a realistic, possibly intimidating, Santa costume. The scene blends festive tradition with childhood apprehension, offering authentic archival footage of family holiday experiences. This original, unedited film captures the charm and emotional dynamics of mid-century American family life during the Christmas season.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
62546818

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Date
1952 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Berryville, Virginia, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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