1974: Carnival and Clowns in Boston

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Year1974
Decade1970s
LocationBoston, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1974 Boston

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Carnival and Clowns in Boston — Clip Details

Vintage 1974 home movie footage from Boston, United States, capturing a lively carnival scene with clowns performing antics, people laughing, and children playing. The 8mm film shows classic carnival attractions including a cannon, trapeze, and clown acts, with energetic movement and playful chaos. This authentic slice of everyday life offers nostalgic charm and a glimpse into 1970s family entertainment. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

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: 7s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68632485

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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