1948: Christmastime Circus Getting Prepared for the Big Show in Chicago

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Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Duration19s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Christmastime Circus Getting Prepared for the Big Show... — Clip Details

1948 Chicago: A vintage home movie capturing the festive preparations for a Christmas circus parade. Colorful costumes, clowns, and performers in yellow hats gather under a large tent as horses and dancers rehearse for the big show. The scene radiates holiday joy, with smiles, laughter, and fanfare filling the air. This 8mm footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century vintage, showcasing community entertainment and seasonal celebration in a classic Chicago setting.

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: 19s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67394968

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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