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Wm. Thomas Sherman (@wmthomassherman), based in Seattle, Washington, USA, uploads restored and archived film clips, silent-era comedy excerpts, and public-domain music recordings to a channel with about 57,700 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,100 views per video. Uploads have stopped, with none in the past 12 months. Estimated sponsored rate: $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, about $25 to $40 per video.

Why brands book Wm.

Archival film audience with a loyal base for vintage and classical content

  • About 57,700 subscribers and 26 million lifetime views on a classic film archive channel
  • Median of roughly 1,100 views per video, with a top video at over one million views
  • Sponsorship rate estimated at $25 to $40 per video, about $20 to $35 CPM
Best forbrand awareness among older film and music audiencesheritage or classic-media partnerships
Watch forChannel has posted nothing in over two years and does not monetize, so response to a deal is uncertain.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Classical Music45%
Movies40%
Television15%
Formats
archival film clips, audio recordings with static images, full-length vintage films
Tone
archival, informational
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
2 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement2.0%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutWhere can I watch this film or recording in full?Who are the performers in this clip?Which film or era does this excerpt come from?
Age
10%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

The channel description states that the creator does no monetizing and that any ads on videos are placed by YouTube or third parties without his approval.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Clips are drawn from vintage and mostly family-rated films; a 1941 comedy and westerns such as the 1946 Buster Crabbe series carry period-typical action but no graphic content flagged in titles.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube58k1.1k0

Benchmark score: 14 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers2 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform12 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 857 days ago.

Wm. Thomas Sherman 1604 NW 70th St. Seattle, Washington 98117 206-784-1132 http://www.gunjones.com/ http://www.angelfire.com/mn/hp/ wts@gunjones.com williamthomassherman@gmail.com NOTE & DISCLAIMER: I do no monetizing on my YouTube channel. Any advertising or commercials that show up on one of my videos are placed there by a third party, and for which my approval (according to YouTube rules) is not required.
Wm. Thomas Sherman's own profile description on YouTube

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About Wm. Thomas Sherman

Wm. Thomas Sherman runs a YouTube channel of archival film clips, silent-era comedy excerpts, and public-domain classical recordings, posting from Seattle, Washington. The channel has about 57,700 subscribers and 26 million lifetime views. Most uploads are long-form and include extended vintage films, audio with static images, and restored clips from early Keystone and Goldwyn productions. The channel has been inactive since 2024, with no uploads in the past 12 months.

The audience appears to skew older and toward film historians, classical music listeners, and collectors of vintage comedy. These are estimates based on video topics and comment volume rather than platform analytics. The creator states on the channel that the channel does not monetize and that any ads are placed by third parties.

Based on the median of about 1,100 views, a sponsored integration would be estimated at $25 to $40 per video, about $20 to $35 CPM. This is a comparison with paid ads, where $10 to $30 CPM is typical. This channel suits heritage brands and classic-media partnerships, but a brand should confirm current activity before booking.

Written from Wm. Thomas Sherman's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wm. Thomas Sherman can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Wm.

How much does Wm. Thomas Sherman charge for a sponsored video?

Based on his median of about 1,100 views, an estimated sponsored integration would cost $25 to $40 per video, at $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. The channel has not posted in over a year and does not monetize, so this figure is an estimate rather than a published rate.

What does Wm. Thomas Sherman post about on YouTube?

He posts archival film clips, including silent-era comedy from Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand productions, vintage westerns, and public-domain classical recordings. Most videos are long-form, with some short clips under two minutes.

How do I contact Wm. Thomas Sherman for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked. The channel itself states that it does not monetize, so check for a response before planning a campaign.