1948: Barnum is Back in Chicago, Illinois — Circus Parade with Elephants and Performers

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Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Duration17s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Barnum is Back in Chicago, Illinois — Circus Parade with... — Clip Details

1948: Barnum is back in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a vibrant circus parade with elephants, ballerinas, and performers in vintage costumes. Trainers lead the animals through the streets, with acrobats performing hoops and other acts. This authentic 8mm home movie captures the nostalgic energy of a mid-20th century circus procession, showcasing Americana and classic entertainment. The footage offers a rare glimpse into post-war cultural life, with lively crowds and period-specific fashion. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and nostalgic storytelling.

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: 17s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67394400

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2069 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: cb hill jr
Reel-level year note: 1948
Reel-level location note: glencoe illinois
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: Chicago, Illinois, United States 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)

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