Paris France-1947: Soccer Match in Stadium

$149 · CommercialDirect license: commercial and editorial use. $149 flat from Stockfilm. Royalty-free worldwide license for commercial and editorial use, delivered as the restored 4K master.

Year1947
Decade1940s
LocationParis, France
Duration5s
Price$149 USD
Collection1947 Paris France

$149 · CommercialDirect license: commercial and editorial use

$149 USD flat · royalty-free worldwide · 4K restored master (MP4)

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Soccer Match in Stadium — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1947, this vintage footage captures a soccer match in Paris, France. Players in light and dark uniforms move across a grass field under bright daylight, with a large stadium crowd visible in the background. The grainy, monochrome image shows natural camera movement and the authentic imperfections of home movie film, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century sports culture. This archival clip is ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or editorial content exploring post-war leisure activities.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: 4K restored master (MP4)
License: Direct license: commercial and editorial use
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 123121672

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Commercial Direct license: commercial and editorial use. $149 flat from Stockfilm. Royalty-free worldwide license for commercial and editorial use, delivered as the restored 4K master.

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

People visible: Yes
Minors 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.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1947 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: Paris, France 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

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for requests needing 1940s Paris sports or postwar leisure footage for documentary, museum, education, or editorial sequences.
Period detail: The distant crowd, simple team uniforms, open grass pitch, and monochrome 8mm texture support a mid-1940s amateur spectator view of a soccer match.
Home-movie behavior: The value is in the informal spectator angle, with the camera observing play from high in the stands rather than staging action for the lens.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include soccer players in light and dark kits, field markings, a distant goal area, a large seated crowd, open grass, and vertical frame obstructions.
Film character: The clip has soft 8mm grain, uneven exposure, gate marks, mild blur, and contact-sheet registration that give the footage clear physical-film character.
Edit role: An editor could use it as a brief insert, sports-history cutaway, transition, or memory beat within a sequence about Paris, football, or postwar public recreation.
Historical context: The scene shows organized soccer watched by a sizable crowd, offering visual context for public sport and leisure in Paris without identifying the match or venue.
Research note: People are visible at a distance, so likeness review may still be needed; no logos are apparent, and copyright clearance is separate from personality or venue rights.
Research search match: Relevant searches include 1947 Paris soccer footage, 1940s football match crowd, vintage 8mm sports field, and postwar France leisure film.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent footage from the same reel, then other 1947 Paris material, then broader 1940s European soccer or public recreation scenes.

Still Frames From This Clip

1947 Paris soccer match seen from the stands, with players spread across the field and a large crowd in the background. — Players move across the pitch as spectators fill the far stands.

Distant view of a 1947 Paris soccer match, with light and dark uniforms visible against the grass and crowd seating behind. — Players in contrasting uniforms cluster near the center of play.

Wide spectator view of the Paris soccer match, showing field markings, distant players, and a packed stand beyond the far side. — The camera holds a broad view as play shifts toward the far side of the field.

Late frame from the 1947 Paris soccer footage, with players near the far touchline and a dark-uniformed figure closer to camera. — Action gathers near the far side while one player stands closer to the lower frame.

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