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1940 · United States · Reel 8857db40 contains 12 published Stockfilm-exclusive clips. Watch them in reel order and review the available reel documentation.
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In the United States, circa 1940 home movie footage shows a standing man and a seated woman handling wrapped items beside a decorated Christmas tree. The man lifts a flat parcel while the woman looks down and moves another item across her lap. He then leans toward her as they continue handling the packages. One continuous, largely static interior shot captures their gestures in dim light, with bright reflections from tinsel and round ornaments.
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The seated woman looks up toward the man beside the decorated tree.
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The man brings a flat parcel forward as the woman attends to the items on her lap.
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Both adults handle pale-edged parcels while the man briefly raises a hand.
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The man leans closer as the woman turns toward the tree and nearby items.
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