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Paris France-1939: River Barges Hard At Work On A River Heading Towards An Arch

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationParis, France
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1939 Paris France
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River Barges Hard At Work On A River Heading Towards An Arch — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1939, this vintage footage captures river barges navigating the Seine in Paris. A work barge moves steadily under a large arched bridge, its cargo loaded and visible against the water's surface. The scene, filmed from a nearby vantage point, shows the industrial activity of the era with a distinct purple and blue color cast typical of early color film. The grainy texture and slight motion blur evoke a nostalgic, archival feel, offering a glimpse into mid-20th century transportation and urban life in France.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123115542

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People visible: No
  • 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.

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Date
1939 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Paris, France Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • boats
  • water
  • bridge
  • work
  • loaded
  • river
  • barges
  • hard
  • heading
  • arch
  • transportation
  • paris france
  • 1939
  • 1939 Paris France
  • river barges
  • Seine River
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1930s transportation
  • industrial work
  • archival footage
  • old film
  • historical footage
  • French river
  • barge transport
  • 8mm home movie
  • retro film
  • classic footage
  • documentary clip
  • editorial use
  • nostalgic footage
  • vintage film
  • Paris France 1939
  • river activity

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for documentary or museum edits needing 1939 8mm Paris river transport, working barges, and urban bridge views.

Still Frames From This Clip

Work barge passing beneath a large arched bridge over the river.

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