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Leyte Gulf Philippines-1944: People Who Built A Creative Boat For Survival

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationLeyte Gulf, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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People Who Built A Creative Boat For Survival — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this vintage footage captures a traditional outrigger canoe navigating the waters of Leyte Gulf, Philippines. The deep blue ocean contrasts with the wooden boat and its occupants, who paddle with focused determination. The grainy, slightly faded quality of the Super 8 home movie evokes a sense of historical authenticity and wartime resilience. The clip offers a rare glimpse into local maritime life during a pivotal era, with the camera maintaining a steady, observational perspective from a distance. This archival material is ideal for documentaries, historical projects, and nostalgic content exploring Pacific Island culture and survival during World War II.

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
123138301

Rights & Clearance

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

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Date
1944 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
Leyte Gulf, Philippines 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

  • water
  • nature
  • survival
  • teamwork
  • people
  • built
  • creative
  • boat
  • leyte gulf philippines
  • 1944
  • 1944 Leyte Gulf Philippines
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 home movie
  • outrigger canoe
  • traditional boat
  • Pacific Island life
  • wartime survival
  • maritime history
  • archival footage
  • World War II Philippines
  • native people
  • ocean navigation
  • vintage film
  • historical documentary
  • retro footage
  • old film
  • 8mm home movie
  • Filipino culture
  • survival boat
  • traditional fishing

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s Pacific home-movie requests needing a brief maritime cutaway of people traveling by small outrigger boat in Leyte Gulf.

Still Frames From This Clip

Small outrigger canoe with occupants crossing dark blue water.

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