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1962: Boats on Calcutta Waterway

1962: Boats on Calcutta Waterway

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  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalcutta, India
  • Duration12s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1962 in Calcutta India

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Boats on Calcutta Waterway — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1962 capturing a boat approaching a narrow pathway along the water in Calcutta, India. The scene features traditional rowing boats gliding through calm blue waters, with palm trees and greenery lining the banks. Houses and small structures dot the shoreline, while people gather along the path, some posing for the camera. The footage exudes a nostalgic, serene atmosphere, showcasing daily life in mid-20th century Calcutta with natural lighting and authentic movement. This archival 8mm home movie offers a rare glimpse into the city’s riverside communities during the early 1960s, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
12s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67979518

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1399 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
feb
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
india,calcuta,bengali
Date
1962 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
Calcutta, India 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • palm tree
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  • houses
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  • people
  • unique
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  • blue
  • crowd
  • pose
  • rocks
  • wind
  • chilly
  • peace
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  • calcutta
  • 1962
  • home video
  • 1962 Calcutta footage
  • vintage 8mm boat scene
  • 8mm home movie India
  • rowing boat approaching path
  • Indian riverside life 1960s
  • nostalgic Calcutta footage
  • archival 1962 film
  • vintage home video India
  • 8mm documentary footage
  • old Calcutta street scene
  • traditional rowing boats
  • Indian waterway lifestyle
  • retro 1960s home movie
  • vintage film archive
  • 8mm historical footage
  • Indian city life 1962
  • outdoor family scene
  • palm tree waterfront
  • blue water boat ride
  • vintage travel footage

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