1939: An Elephant Wags Her Ears and Swings Her Trunk in New York | Stockfilm

1939: An Elephant Wags Her Ears and Swings Her Trunk in New York | Stockfilm

An Elephant Wags Her Ears and Swings Her Trunk in New York — Clip Details

1939 vintage home movie footage from New York captures a large elephant at the zoo, its ears flapping and trunk swaying rhythmically. The classic 8mm film shows the animal in a naturalistic enclosure with dirt ground, trees, and a wooden fence. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century wildlife exhibits, showcasing the elephant's calm demeanor and majestic presence. The grainy, warm-toned footage reflects the era's home movie style, with subtle camera movement and authentic sound. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, and nostalgic storytelling about early 20th-century American life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70558520

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1676 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: jane
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: new york,washington
Date: 1939 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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