Vintage Stock Footage
1947 India
83 clips filmed in India in 1947, from 1 source reel, 5 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
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India (1947): Indian Family Talking And Walking Around In A Beautiful Park
India (1947): Indian Girl Dancing In A Red And Green Sari In Her Garden Next To A
India (1947): A Girl Dancing And Showing Flowers With Action
India (1947): Young Asian Women Dances In Front Of A Big House And Garden
India (1947): Younger Woman In A Dress Dancing In The Front Yard With Large Vase
India (1947): A Beautiful Indian Woman Dancing Outside Near Flowers
India (1947): Indian Woman With A Drop On Her Forehead Smiling For Nothing Made
India (1947): Hindu Girl Smiles
India (1947): A Young And Vibrant Woman Smells The Flowers And Performs A Dance Of
India (1947): A Group Of Young Cousins Hanging Out In The Park For A Family
India (1947): A Group Of Indian People Outside On The Grass
India (1947): Woman With Friend Wearing Saris Puts On Head Covering Near Clock
India (1947): Sped Up Clip Of Groups Of People Crossing A Bridge Going To And
India (1947): Girl With Typical Dress From Somewhere With Something In Hand In A
India (1947): Woman In Authentic Cultural Garment Sets Large Piece Of Pottery On
India (1947): Girl In Long Pink Skirt Wearing A Sari Is Dancing Near What Appears
India (1947): A Young Woman Is Doing A Dance That Respectfully Represents Her
India (1947): A Hindu Indian Woman Sitting On The Grass With A Bottle
India (1947): A Woman Red And Blue Dress Is Dancing In Garden
India (1947): Traditional Indian Woman Dancing While Wearing Traditional Indian
India (1947): Woman Wearing Green And Red Sari Places Gold Jug On Green Grass On A
India (1947): Hand Gestures With Nice Bracelet Rotating And Showing Off Bracelet
India (1947): Indian Woman With Drop On Forehead Laughing Alone Like Crazy
India (1947): Indian/Hindu Woman Doing A Traditional Dance While Wearing Lots Of
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 83 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people53
- woman32
- indian30
- dancing25
- cultural heritage23
- dance19
- indian woman dancing18
- girl16
- traditional indian dance15
- indian culture12
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 17291947 / india
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1947 India footage is available?
83 clips of home movie footage filmed in India in 1947, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, woman, indian, dancing and cultural heritage.
What format was 1947 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 83. 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 1729. 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 1947 India stock footage commercially?
83 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 1947 India archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.