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1948: Boy Chasing Pigeons in Park

1948: Boy Chasing Pigeons in Park

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  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Boy Chasing Pigeons in Park — Clip Details

A charming 1948 vintage home movie clip from Middletown, Pennsylvania, showing a young boy in a jacket and hat chasing pigeons through a park. Filmed on 8mm film with a sepia tone, the footage captures a playful, nostalgic moment of childhood innocence and outdoor fun. The boy’s energetic run and the birds’ fluttering flight create a sweet, humorous scene typical of mid-20th century Americana. This authentic archival footage offers a glimpse into everyday life in the 1940s, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67920945

Source & Documentation

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Date
1948 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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