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Ringling Brothers Sarasota Florida-1948: Performer Prepares Trick Under Tent

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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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Performer Prepares Trick Under Tent — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1948, this archival footage captures a circus performer in a white costume and ruffled skirt preparing for a trick at the Ringling Brothers circus in Sarasota, Florida. The performer bends over a small white frame on the ground, then stands and manipulates a prop while two men observe from behind. The scene unfolds under a large tent with fabric drapes and wooden crates, showcasing the behind-the-scenes atmosphere of a mid-century circus. The grainy black-and-white image, with visible film scratches and edge distortion, evokes a nostalgic, historic feel.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
124604911

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

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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
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Licensing route
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