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1974: Four Elephants Performing in Circus Ring

1974: Four Elephants Performing in Circus Ring

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  • Year1974
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationBoston, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1974 Boston

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Four Elephants Performing in Circus Ring — Clip Details

1974: A vintage home movie clip from Boston captures a group of four elephants performing in a circle at a circus, surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd. The elephants move in synchronized motion under bright tent lights, their trunks raised as they follow the rhythm of music. The scene reflects the spectacle of mid-1970s circus entertainment, with performers in colorful costumes and a lively atmosphere. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into family-friendly circus attractions of the era, showcasing both the wonder and the controversial nature of animal performances in public entertainment.

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
6s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68632063

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1387 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label
shower,wedding,circus
Reel-level year note
1974-1977
Reel-level location note
boston,hawaii
Date
1974 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
Boston, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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