Two black bears wrestle in an earthen enclosure, c. 1962.
1962 · Calcutta, India
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Black bears in dynamic interaction, rocky enclosure, c. 1962 — Calcutta, 1962
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- 1962
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- Calcutta, India
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- Still 3 · 3.20s into the source clip
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Two black bears in dynamic postures in what appears to be a rocky enclosure, possibly Calcutta, India, circa 1962, shot on 8mm film.
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Source footage and archive context
Calcutta India-1962: Black Bears Playing Together
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Source format: 8mm.
Browse the collection: 1962 Calcutta India.
Date documentation · estimated
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Location documentation · estimated
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Source reel 1399
Reel label: feb
Year note: 1962
Location note: india,calcuta,bengali
Period detail
Classic 8mm grain, muted warm palette, and narrow film-sprocket borders are consistent with early-1960s amateur film stock; no anachronistic elements visible.
Film character
Visible 8mm grain, slight warm colour shift, soft focus edges, and handheld wobble give the footage an authentic archival texture consistent with early-1960s amateur film.
Historical context
The rocky walled enclosure backdrop suggests a managed setting, possibly a city zoo, rather than open forest; the India attribution is based on metadata, not visible landmarks.
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No identifiable people, logos, or trademarks are visible in any frame; underlying copyright ownership should be verified before commercial broadcast licensing.
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