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1956: Man Communicates Through Car Window in Grand Rapids

1956: Man Communicates Through Car Window in Grand Rapids

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  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1956 Grand Rapids Michigan

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Man Communicates Through Car Window in Grand Rapids — Clip Details

A vintage 1956 home movie clip from Grand Rapids, Michigan, showing a man attempting to communicate through his car window. The 8mm footage captures a candid moment of interaction in a mid-century American setting, with the man leaning out of his vehicle in a quiet street scene. The grainy, authentic quality of the film highlights the era’s everyday life and social dynamics. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1950s transportation and personal communication, ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or editorial projects exploring mid-century Americana.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
69451139

Source & Documentation

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Date
1956 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1956
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  • car window communication
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1950s American life
  • mid-century transportation
  • old film footage
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  • retro car interaction
  • 1950s street scene
  • classic home movie
  • vintage communication
  • nostalgic car moment
  • 8mm film
  • Americana history
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  • editorial use
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  • 1950s nostalgia
  • grand rapids michigan united states
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