1939: A Young Boy in a Sailor Suit Smiles and Laughs at the Camera | Stockfilm

1939: A Young Boy in a Sailor Suit Smiles and Laughs at the Camera | Stockfilm

A Young Boy in a Sailor Suit Smiles and Laughs at the Camera — Clip Details

A charming 1939 vintage home movie clip from New York featuring a young boy in a sailor suit. He looks directly at the camera, breaking into a bright smile and joyful laughter, his eyes shifting playfully as he responds to off-camera interaction. The footage captures a candid, nostalgic moment of childhood innocence and charm, shot on 8mm film with authentic grain and color tones. This archival footage offers a rare glimpse into everyday life in the late 1930s, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 19s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70539670

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1676 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: jane
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: new york,washington
Date: 1939 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York, 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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