Vintage Stock Footage
1947 India
83 clips filmed in India during 1947, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
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India (1947): Cute Hindi Girl Dancing With Her Fancy Dress And Jewelry
India (1947): Young Indian Girl Dancing In Backyard On Lawn At Family Party
India (1947): Some Kids Played With Garden
India (1947): Two Men And Three Women All Dressed In Similar Clothing Walk
India (1947): A Group Of Male And Female Indians Walk Past Together And Then Stand
India (1947): A Man Lights A Cigarette While Walking Towards The Camera Next To
India (1947): Man Walking With Three Women While Lighting A Cigar When One Of The
India (1947): Two Young Girls Outside One Blowing A Kiss In Grass
India (1947): Two Kids Standing Around When One Blows A Kiss To The Camera Then A
India (1947): Indian Kids Playing In The Middle Of The Field
India (1947): A Young Boy And Girl Dance Together Outside On A Sunny Day
India (1947): Young Asian Females One Holding A Baby And The Other A Cat While Two
India (1947): An Indian Mother Holds Her Young Toddler Daughter On Her Shoulder
India (1947): Two Young Indian Women One Holding A Cat And The Other A Baby
India (1947): Image Of A Clocktower With Pigeons Flying Around It
India (1947): People Are Running Toward Ship That Is Stranded On A Port
India (1947): Massive Crowd Of People Crossing Over A Bridge Both Heading To And
India (1947): People Walking Across A Bridge With A Ship In The Background
India (1947): View Of Mountain And Blue Ocean Water On A Clear Day
India (1947): The Ocean Looks Very Blue Next To The Mountains In The Distance
India (1947): Landscape Of A Lake Or Sea Near The Mainland Or An Island
India (1947): A Beautiful Day At The Lake
India (1947): Girl In Dress Dancing In The Yard
India (1947): A Girl Dancing With Moving Her Hand
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1947 India footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1947 India home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1947 India footage shot on?
1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1947 India stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
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.