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Manilla Philippines--1944: Kalesa A Historical Carriage In The Philippines

  • Year1944
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationManila, Philippines
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1944 Philippines
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Manilla Philippines--1944: Kalesa A Historical Carriage... — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this archival footage captures a historic kalesa, a traditional horse-drawn carriage, moving through the streets of Manila, Philippines. The scene unfolds with a vintage aesthetic, featuring weathered colonial-style buildings, overhead utility lines, and a bustling waterfront. The grainy, slightly faded color palette and soft focus evoke a nostalgic, documentary feel, offering a rare glimpse into mid-20th century urban life in the Philippines. The camera remains steady, observing the kalesa as it passes by a riverbank, with debris and wooden structures visible in the foreground. This authentic home movie footage is ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and nostalgic storytelling.

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
125784586

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
Manila, 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

  • statue
  • historical
  • place
  • wonderful
  • kalesa
  • carriage
  • philippines
  • buildings
  • landmarks
  • manilla philippines
  • 194
  • 1944 Manila Philippines
  • vintage 8mm film
  • kalesa carriage
  • horse-drawn carriage
  • colonial buildings
  • waterfront scene
  • historical Philippines
  • archival footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • retro film
  • documentary footage
  • old film
  • vintage film
  • street scene
  • Philippines history
  • mid-20th century
  • Manila street
  • horse and carriage
  • historical transportation

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1940s Manila 8mm footage suited for documentary requests needing a brief urban waterfront street view with a passing kalesa or carriage-era transport reference.

Still Frames From This Clip

Leader or film edge frame with reversed text and greenish film texture.

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