Worrall’s Kids, 1940s

This 1940s home movie from John William Worrall’s collection, marked "50024," captures kids playing in a dreamy, carefree blur—some shots ghostly and out of focus, evoking a haunting nostalgia. A tender moment shines as a little brother steps toward the street, only for his older brother to grab his hand and check both ways, a fleeting act of care amid the haze. Likely shot in faded color or black-and-white, it’s a raw, personal slice of mid-century childhood.