1952: Yellow Canary Bird Caged Jumps to Perch Swings Peacefully

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Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationAmes, Iowa, United States
Duration11s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Yellow Canary Bird Caged Jumps to Perch Swings Peacefully — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm film clip from 1952 in Ames, Iowa, showing a yellow canary in a cage. The small bird jumps between perches and swings gently, appearing playful and content. Filmed in the classic 1950s home movie style, this archival footage captures a quiet moment of a tame bird in a domestic setting. The bright yellow plumage contrasts with the cage, creating a nostalgic and charming display of mid-century pet ownership and home decor. Ideal for historical, editorial, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 11s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 63184529

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1296 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: elies and rays
Reel-level year note: 1952
Reel-level location note: iowa,colorado
Date: 1952 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: Ames, Iowa, 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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