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Ringling Brothers Sarasota Florida-1948: Circus Performers Waiting Backstage

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  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationRingling Brothers Sarasota, Florida, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1948 Ringling Brothers Sarasota Florida

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Circus Performers Waiting Backstage — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1948, this vintage home movie captures a group of performers and crew in a backstage area at the Ringling Brothers circus in Sarasota, Florida. The grainy black-and-white footage shows individuals in period costumes—some in striped shirts and hats—waiting and moving about in a crowded, utilitarian space with wooden walls and metal fixtures. The handheld camera captures the bustling, candid energy of a circus production, with people adjusting gear and conversing in the dimly lit dressing room. This archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-20th century circus life, evoking nostalgia and historical insight.

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
124604010

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$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.

Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

  • 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.

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Date
1948 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Ringling Brothers Sarasota, Florida, 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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