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1947: Two Men in White Shirts Writing in Middletown

1947: Two Men in White Shirts Writing in Middletown

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  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1947 Middletown

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Two Men in White Shirts Writing in Middletown — Clip Details

1947: Two men in white t-shirts sit against stark cement walls in Middletown, United States, writing on pads and paper. The vintage 8mm home movie footage captures a quiet moment of male bonding and casual interaction, with one man smoking a cigarette. The scene reflects mid-20th century vintage, offering authentic archival footage of everyday life in a prison or institutional setting. This nostalgic, candid moment is ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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Duration
11s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68029798

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Date
1947 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Middletown, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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