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Washington USA-1940: A Man Crossing A Rapid River On A Zip Line Platform

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  • Year1940
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationWashington, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1940 Washington

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A Man Crossing A Rapid River On A Zip Line Platform — Clip Details

A man in period attire crosses a river on a zip line platform in this vintage 8mm home movie from Washington USA, 1940. The black-and-white footage shows the man seated on a wooden platform suspended by a cable, moving across the water with trees and a concrete structure in the background. The grainy, high-contrast image with visible film edges and soft focus captures the raw, unfiltered feel of a personal 1940s home movie. The scene evokes a sense of adventure and ingenuity in a rural setting, with the man carefully navigating the zip line over the river. This authentic archival footage is ideal for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, and period-specific storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
ExteriorBlack & white
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
121491174

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

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Source reel
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Date
1940 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Washington, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • river
  • rapids
  • man
  • crossing
  • zip line
  • rapid
  • zip
  • platform
  • people
  • washington USA
  • 1940
  • 1940s home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Washington USA 1940
  • zip line crossing
  • river crossing clip
  • man on zip line
  • retro adventure footage
  • historical home movie
  • archival 1940s footage
  • old film grain
  • outdoor adventure 1940s
  • wooden zip line platform
  • black and white vintage film
  • 8mm home movie
  • Americana nostalgia
  • vintage outdoor activity
  • period-specific footage
  • 1940s transportation
  • rural adventure
  • documentary archival clip

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