1939: Two Hard-Working Men Operate Heavy Machinery Transforming Large Metal Sheets

Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationLos Angeles, California, United States
Duration15s
Price$178 USD
Collection1939 California

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Two Hard-Working Men Operate Heavy Machinery... — Clip Details

1939: Two hard-working men operate heavy industrial machinery in a Los Angeles factory, transforming large sheets of metal into saleable products. This vintage 8mm home movie captures the gritty reality of manual labor in the steel industry, showcasing safety equipment and labor-saving machinery during a pivotal era of American manufacturing. The footage offers authentic, unfiltered views of industrial work in the late 1930s, with a nostalgic tone and authentic period detail. Ideal for historical documentaries, educational content, and vintage vintage projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 15s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67724954

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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