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1948: Torero Bullfight in Crowded Arena, Merida

1948: Torero Bullfight in Crowded Arena, Merida

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  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMerida, Mexico
  • Duration10s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Torero Bullfight in Crowded Arena, Merida — Clip Details

1948: Classic torero bullfight in Merida, Mexico, captured on vintage 8mm film. A crowded public stadium hosts a sold-out traditional bullfighting event, with spectators packed into the arena. Toreros in colorful, traditional costumes perform under bright daylight, surrounded by a lively crowd. The footage showcases the dramatic spectacle of the sport, with intense moments of confrontation between bull and fighter. This authentic home movie offers a rare glimpse into mid-20th century Mexican cultural traditions and public entertainment. Ideal for historical documentaries, cultural studies, and nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
10s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
66395435

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1653 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1948
Reel-level location note
mexico
Date
1948 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Merida, Mexico Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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