1972: A Young Boy Sitting on a Narrow Wooden Staircase in Philadelphia | Stockfilm

1972: A Young Boy Sitting on a Narrow Wooden Staircase in Philadelphia | Stockfilm

A Young Boy Sitting on a Narrow Wooden Staircase in... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, showing a young boy in a cap sitting alone on a narrow wooden staircase inside a house. The child holds the handrail, appearing contemplative and slightly melancholic, evoking a sense of quiet solitude. The grainy, warm-toned footage captures a candid moment of childhood introspection, with soft indoor lighting and period-appropriate details. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into everyday life in the early 1970s, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Interior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68674331

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1431 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: longwood gardnes,xmas
Reel-level year note: 1972-1977
Reel-level location note: iran,philadelphia
Date: 1972 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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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