1939: A Boy and His Bicycle on the Sidewalk in New York

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Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration12s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1939 New York

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A Boy and His Bicycle on the Sidewalk in New York — Clip Details

A vintage 1939 8mm home movie clip capturing a young boy riding his bicycle along a sidewalk in New York City during daylight. The scene unfolds in a quiet neighborhood with classic 1930s urban architecture, showcasing a carefree moment of childhood activity. The footage, shot on 8mm film, offers authentic retro charm with natural lighting and period-appropriate clothing and bicycles. This archival home movie provides a nostalgic glimpse into everyday life in 1939 New York, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or vintage-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 12s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70558509

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 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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