1961: A Small Boy Playing Fireman in the Backyard North Hollywood, California | Stockfilm

1961: A Small Boy Playing Fireman in the Backyard North Hollywood, California | Stockfilm

A Small Boy Playing Fireman in the Backyard North... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1961 captures a young boy pretending to be a fireman in a grassy backyard in North Hollywood, California. The child wields a water hose, mimicking firefighting with playful enthusiasm, embodying classic childhood imagination and outdoor play. Filmed on 8mm film, the footage offers authentic retro charm with natural lighting and candid movement, reflecting mid-century American family life. This archival home movie provides nostalgic, authentic footage ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling about 1960s childhoods.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 8s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 69410303

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1740 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: indian pow wow
Reel-level year note: 1961-1966
Reel-level location note: san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Date: 1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: North Hollywood, 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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