1954: Funny Boy Trying to Dance in New York

Year1954
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration6s
Price$188 USD

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Funny Boy Trying to Dance in New York — Clip Details

A joyful 1954 home movie clip from New York featuring a cheerful adolescent boy attempting to dance with playful energy. The vintage 8mm footage captures his lighthearted twirls and spins, embodying the carefree spirit of postwar youth culture. Filmed in classic Super 8 style, this archival moment reflects the innocence and humor of mid-century American life. The candid, unscripted performance offers a nostalgic glimpse into everyday joy and youthful exuberance, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 72912074

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note: 1953-1954
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1954 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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