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Hawaii USA-1961: Polynesian Men Dancing with Poles

$149 · Editorial onlyDirect license: editorial use only. $149 flat from Stockfilm for documentary, news and educational use, plus internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationHawaii, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1961 Hawaii

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Polynesian Men Dancing with Poles — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from Hawaii USA in 1961 captures a traditional Polynesian cultural performance. Shirtless men in patterned wraparound skirts and leafy necklaces perform a ritual dance with long poles, their movements synchronized and expressive. A crowd of onlookers watches from steps in the background, some seated, others standing. The film shows natural sunlight, warm color tones, and authentic film grain, scratches, and slight motion blur typical of home movie footage. The scene includes smoke rising from a fire pit, suggesting a ceremonial fire element. The atmosphere is lively and authentic, evoking mid-century Pacific Island cultural traditions.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122652635

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1961 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Hawaii, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • wild
  • tamed
  • cooking
  • fire
  • pit
  • indians
  • people
  • pole
  • smoke
  • aztec
  • shorts
  • culture
  • climbing
  • ritual
  • nature
  • hawaii USA
  • 1961
  • 1961 Hawaii cultural dance
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Polynesian ritual performance
  • traditional Hawaiian dance
  • fire pit ceremony
  • leafy necklaces
  • wraparound skirts
  • pole dance
  • crowd watching
  • film grain
  • vintage home movie
  • 1960s Hawaii
  • archival footage
  • cultural heritage
  • smoke and fire
  • outdoor performance
  • retro film
  • old footage
  • historical documentary
  • Pacific Island culture

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