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1952: Costumed Figure in Helmet, Edinburgh

1952: Costumed Figure in Helmet, Edinburgh

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationEdinbourgh, Scotland
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Costumed Figure in Helmet, Edinburgh — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1952 in Edinburgh, Scotland, featuring a dramatic scene of a robed figure in a helmet, identified as the 'Doomsday Duke of Darkness,' standing tall and imposing against a dark night sky. The figure, clad in a costumed, gloved, and looming stance, appears to be a knight or warrior, evoking a sense of mystery and foreboding. Sparks and lightning flicker in the background, enhancing the eerie atmosphere. This nostalgic, retro footage captures a moment of cinematic fantasy, likely part of a homemade play or imaginative reenactment, with a strong sense of drama and storytelling. The grainy, analog quality of the 8mm film adds to its authentic, archival charm, making it ideal for historical, editorial, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Night
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67577223

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1952 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Edinbourgh, Scotland Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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