Archer, 1944, K.R. Hare

This home movie, filmed in 1944 by K.R. Hare, likely in Kodachrome, offers a personal glimpse into the life of an individual or family named Archer during the height of WWII. The footage, part of an amateur collection, might center on everyday moments in a small American town—possibly Hare’s own community—capturing the Archer family or subject amid wartime realities. Scenes could include a young Archer (perhaps a child or soldier) waving at the camera, family gatherings with rationed meals, or kids playing in a yard adorned with Victory Garden signs. Hare, an unknown filmmaker, may have used a handheld camera to record local flavor—street scenes, a church event, or a send-off for troops—reflecting 1944’s mix of resilience and tension. Without specific logs, the film likely blends domestic simplicity with subtle wartime undertones, such as a flag in a window or a radio airing news. A charming, unpolished relic of mid-20th-century life, its focus on “Archer” suggests a personal connection to Hare’s lens.