1947: Children Playing Hide and Seek in Middletown Backyard

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Year1947
Decade1940s
LocationMiddletown, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1947 Middletown

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Children Playing Hide and Seek in Middletown Backyard — Clip Details

1947: Children play a hidden game in a grassy backyard in Middletown, United States, captured on vintage 8mm film. The playful scene shows kids sneaking and hiding among green foliage, embodying mid-century vintage family life. This authentic home movie footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into post-war childhood entertainment, with natural lighting and grainy texture characteristic of 1940s home recordings. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68029234

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1947 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location: Middletown, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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