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Japan-1952: Army Soldiers Watch Steam Boat At Waterfront Base

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationJapan
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Army Soldiers Watch Steam Boat At Waterfront Base — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1952, this vintage footage captures Japanese soldiers at a waterfront base. The sequence opens with a steam-powered boat emitting dark smoke as it navigates a calm body of water, viewed through a window frame with a diagonal cable across the foreground. The scene transitions to soldiers in olive green uniforms standing on a wet dock, observing the activity. A classic military jeep and other vehicles are parked nearby, with a large building and hills in the background. The film exhibits natural grain, slight color fading, and authentic Super 8 characteristics, offering a rare glimpse into post-war military life in Japan.

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
125226907

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
1952 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
Japan 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

  • army
  • soldier
  • water
  • ship
  • boat
  • men
  • jeep
  • soldiers
  • watch
  • river
  • body
  • people
  • japan
  • 1952
  • 1952 Japan military footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 home movie
  • army soldiers 1950s
  • Japanese military base
  • steam boat on water
  • wartime waterfront
  • military jeep 1950s
  • retro military footage
  • historical archival film
  • 1950s Japan
  • soldiers watching boat
  • 8mm film grain
  • vintage military documentary
  • old film footage
  • wartime Japan
  • naval activity 1952
  • classic home movie
  • 1950s military life
  • archival military scenes

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1950s Japan editorial projects needing brief waterfront military-base footage with soldiers, vehicles, and harbor activity.

Still Frames From This Clip

Smoking boat on calm water seen through a dark window frame and diagonal cable.

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