Vintage Stock Footage
1946 Calcutta India
38 clips filmed in Calcutta India in 1946, from 1 source reel, 5 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
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Calcutta India (1946): Poorly Dressed People Walking In An Ugly Region Of The City
Calcutta India (1946): Muslims Praying In Some Holy And Ugly Place Of Them
Calcutta India (1946): Muslims On Prayer Rug Laid Out On Deck Of Boat Prostrate
Calcutta India (1946): Muslim On Prayer Rug Saying Daily Prayers On Deck Of A Ship
Calcutta India (1946): Footage Shows Two Muslim Men Facing Mecca Praying On Top Of
Calcutta India (1946): Two Men In White Muslim Outfits Stand Among The Smoldering
Calcutta India (1946): Man Prays On The Rug That Covers The Ground And The Other
Calcutta India (1946): Three Monkeys Eating Something And Big Birds In The Grass
Calcutta India (1946): View Of Two Ibis And A Scene Of A Palm Tree Against A
Calcutta India (1946): Palms Blue Sky And Clouds
Calcutta India (1946): Two Muslims One Standing And One Kneeling On A Boat Stop
Calcutta India (1946): A Message Of Colombo Harbor And Two Sailors On Top Of A
Calcutta India (1946): Old Footage Of Multiple Wild Animals At The Zoo From A Film
Calcutta India (1946): Two Scenes Of Coral Colored Flowers And Green Leaves On
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 38 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- animals13
- wildlife13
- people10
- religion10
- nature9
- men8
- prayer8
- traditional clothing8
- walking8
- cultural heritage7
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 17251946 / india
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1946 Calcutta India footage is available?
38 clips of home movie footage filmed in Calcutta India in 1946, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are animals, wildlife, people, religion and nature.
What format was 1946 Calcutta India footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 38. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1725. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1946 Calcutta India stock footage commercially?
38 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
Where can I download 1946 Calcutta India archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.