1974: An Amazingly Performing Elephant in the Circus Ring of Boston

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Year1974
Decade1970s
LocationBoston, United States
Duration8s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1974 Boston

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An Amazingly Performing Elephant in the Circus Ring of... — Clip Details

1974: A vintage home movie clip from Boston captures an amazingly performing elephant in the circus ring. The trained mammal executes a formation under the watchful eyes of spectators, showcasing the spectacle of a classic circus act. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-70s entertainment, with crowds of men and women enjoying the show. The grainy, authentic quality reflects the era’s home movie style, making it ideal for documentaries, retro content, and historical 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: 8s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68632279

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)

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