1953: Loading Cargo at Dockyard in Japan

Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationJapan
Duration16s
Price$199 USD
Collection1953 Japan

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Loading Cargo at Dockyard in Japan — Clip Details

Vintage 1953 8mm home movie footage from Japan showing workers loading cargo at a bustling dockyard. Men handle bundles and freight in a historic maritime setting, capturing the era's commercial shipping operations. The grainy, authentic Super 8 aesthetic offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century Japanese trade and labor. This archival clip highlights industrial activity, transportation logistics, and the daily rhythm of a working port in the early 1950s. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 16s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 73153230

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1033 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1953
Reel-level location note: japan
Date: 1953 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Japan 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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