1948: Elephant Row at the Circus Chicago, Illinois

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Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Elephant Row at the Circus Chicago, Illinois — Clip Details

Vintage 1948 home movie footage from Chicago, Illinois, capturing a row of elephants during a circus rehearsal or parade. The elephants, including a young calf, are led in formation by animal trainers, showcasing a classic circus performance. Filmed on 8mm film, this nostalgic clip offers authentic Americana from the post-war era, with a warm, grainy aesthetic typical of home movies. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or 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: 7s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67394437

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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