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1949: Boy Posing in Front of Caged Bear

1949: Boy Posing in Front of Caged Bear

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  • Year1949
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationCincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Boy Posing in Front of Caged Bear — Clip Details

A nervous young boy in a heavy overcoat stands hesitantly in front of a caged American grizzly bear at a 1949 Cincinnati zoo. The vintage 8mm home movie captures a tense moment of childhood anxiety during a classic zoo visit, with the boy blinking nervously as he poses for a photo op. This authentic archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-century vintage, showcasing the era's fascination with wildlife and family outings. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the 8mm film enhances the emotional weight of the scene, making it ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
69447216

Source & Documentation

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Date
1949 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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