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1948: A Circus Bringing Entertainment to People with Events and Good Drama.

1948: A Circus Bringing Entertainment to People with Events and Good Drama.

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Price$178 USD
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A Circus Bringing Entertainment to People with Events... — Clip Details

1948 Chicago home movie footage captures a vibrant circus performance bringing entertainment to local audiences. The vintage 8mm film shows people gathered for events filled with drama and spectacle, including a woman in a dress and hat observing the action. The scene reflects mid-20th century vintage with colorful costumes, curtains, and lively interactions. This nostalgic, archival clip offers authentic 1940s street-level entertainment, showcasing community gatherings and the charm of a bygone era. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and vintage storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
11s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67394635

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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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