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South Africa-1969: Massive Gray Elephants Walking

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSouth Africa
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1969 South Africa
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Massive Gray Elephants Walking — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1969, this vintage home movie captures a herd of massive gray elephants walking across a sun-drenched African savanna. The elephants move along a dusty dirt road through dry grassland under a dramatic blue sky with scattered clouds. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 film grain and color saturation, with a distinct vintage aesthetic. The scene is framed by dark borders, suggesting it was filmed through a window or viewfinder. This archival wildlife footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century African safari experiences.

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
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127487220

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People 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
1969 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
South Africa 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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1960s 8mm wildlife footage for documentary or educational edits needing a brief safari-era cutaway of elephants crossing open savanna.

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