1973: Excited Boy Opening Birthday Gift

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Year1973
Decade1970s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Excited Boy Opening Birthday Gift — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1973 capturing a joyful moment in New York, where a young boy bursts with excitement as he opens a birthday gift. The scene unfolds inside a cozy home, filled with the energy of a family celebration. The boy's ecstatic expression and the surrounding warmth reflect the nostalgia of a classic American childhood. Shot on 8mm film, this archival footage offers a candid glimpse into 1970s family life, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70181251

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1012 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: swimming
Reel-level year note: 1973
Reel-level location note: new york
Date: 1973 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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