1974: Circus Parade with Elephants, Camels, and Clowns, Boston

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Year1974
Decade1970s
LocationBoston, United States
Duration19s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1974 Boston

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Circus Parade with Elephants, Camels, and Clowns, Boston — Clip Details

1974: A vibrant vintage home movie capturing a lively circus parade in Boston, featuring elephants, camels, and horses marching through the streets. Clowns in colorful costumes entertain crowds of families and onlookers, while spectators gather under umbrellas, enjoying the spectacle. The energetic atmosphere is filled with loud music, laughter, and the excitement of a classic American circus procession. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-1970s public entertainment and community life in Boston.

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: 68632784

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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