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.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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India (1947): Vintage Color Film Of Happy Indian Family Outside Smiling And Being
India (1947): Girl Holding Baby While Tugging On Someone In Front Of Church
India (1947): Two Indian Or Pakistani Women Putting Their Cowl From Their
India (1947): Two Women In Indian Sarees Laugh And Smile And A Boat Is Docked Also
India (1947): Victorian People Boarding And Leaving A Ship Back In The Day
India (1947): Hundreds Of People In Line Walking To Board Boat
India (1947): Crowd Of People Entering And Exiting A Ship In A Dock
India (1947): Coastline Being Filmed From Ocean With Hills In The Distance
India (1947): Grainy Looking Footage Of The Ocean On A Sunny Day
India (1947): Indian Woman Punjabi Dancing Arms Overhead Looking Close Body
India (1947): Indian Woman In Traditional Garb And Wearing Jewelry Moves Her Hands
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.