1939: Man Searching for His Car in Los Angeles, California | Stockfilm

1939: Man Searching for His Car in Los Angeles, California | Stockfilm

Man Searching for His Car in Los Angeles, California — Clip Details

A vintage 1939 8mm home movie clip from Los Angeles, California, showing a middle-aged man in a trench coat and suit searching for his car on a busy street. The man appears confused and indecisive, circling past multiple classic sedans and vintage automobiles parked along the curb. The scene captures a moment of everyday life in the late 1930s, with period-appropriate clothing and classic American automobiles. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century urban life, ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and Americana storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67722999

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1166 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: may
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1939 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Los Angeles, California, 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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