1949: Man Opening Picture Frame Gift at Christmas, Santa Cruz California

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Year1949
Decade1940s
LocationSanta Cruz, California, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1949 California

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Man Opening Picture Frame Gift at Christmas, Santa Cruz... — Clip Details

A vintage 1949 home movie clip from Santa Cruz, California, capturing a man joyfully opening a picture frame as a Christmas gift. The scene exudes holiday warmth with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and a cozy atmosphere. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American holiday traditions, showcasing genuine smiles and excitement. Perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1940s family celebrations.

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: 9s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 73156567

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1660 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1949
Reel-level location note: del mar, california,chicago
Date: 1949 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: Santa Cruz, California, 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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