1955: Happy Lights Brighten the Town Christmas Tree. New York City

Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationNew York City, United States
Duration15s
Price$199 USD
Collection1955 New York City

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Happy Lights Brighten the Town Christmas Tree — Clip Details

1955: A nostalgic evening in New York City captures the glow of holiday lights illuminating a Christmas tree in the heart of the city. The scene features vibrant orange and blue lights reflecting off skyscrapers, creating a glistening effect against the darkening sky. This vintage 8mm home movie footage showcases the festive spirit of mid-century America, with bright lights and a joyful atmosphere. The classic urban landscape, filled with historic buildings and holiday cheer, evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or vintage-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: 15s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 73157684

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1038 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: rockefeller center rockettes, baby grag, sylvia,mom,jack,stuart,robert,toni
Reel-level year note: 1955
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1955 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York City, 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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