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Leyte Gulf Philippines-1944: People Guide Ship With Colorful Sails Over The Sea

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationLeyte Gulf, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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People Guide Ship With Colorful Sails Over The Sea — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this archival footage captures a traditional sailing vessel with colorful triangular sails gliding across the waters of Leyte Gulf, Philippines. The boat, likely a local outrigger or banca, carries several passengers who appear to be guiding or riding the vessel. The film exhibits classic Super 8 characteristics—vibrant but faded colors, noticeable grain, and slight color shifts typical of wartime home movies. The scene unfolds under a bright, overcast sky, with calm waters and a distant shoreline visible. This authentic slice of mid-20th century maritime life offers a nostalgic glimpse into Philippine coastal culture 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
123138337

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

  • sailors
  • sea
  • boating
  • day
  • quiet
  • people
  • guide
  • ship
  • colorful
  • sails
  • ocean
  • river
  • objects
  • leyte gulf philippines
  • 1944
  • 1944 Philippines
  • Leyte Gulf
  • vintage 8mm film
  • wartime home movie
  • traditional sailing boat
  • outrigger canoe
  • colorful sails
  • maritime history
  • Pacific War
  • WWII footage
  • Filipino culture
  • archival footage
  • classic film
  • retro home movie
  • ocean voyage
  • boat with passengers
  • tropical waters
  • 8mm home movie
  • historical footage
  • vintage maritime

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s documentary or museum edits needing brief Philippine maritime life footage from wartime-era 8mm home movies.

Still Frames From This Clip

1944 Leyte Gulf footage shows a traditional sailboat with colorful triangular sails and passengers moving across calm water.
A sailboat with two colorful triangular sails carries passengers across the water.

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