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Washington USA-1940: Early Ski Jumping Before Technological Advances In The

  • Year1940
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationWashington, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1940 Washington
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Early Ski Jumping Before Technological Advances In The — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Washington USA in 1940 captures early ski jumping on a snowy mountain slope. A lone skier descends a steep incline, launching off a primitive wooden ramp constructed from planks and logs. Spectators gather along the hillside, watching the event unfold in a rugged, untrained setting. The grainy black-and-white film shows natural movement and the raw atmosphere of early winter sports, with pine trees dotting the snowy landscape under an overcast sky. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into pre-technological ski jumping, showcasing the sport's humble beginnings in a classic home movie style.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
121492805

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • 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.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1940 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Washington, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • amateur skiing

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s winter-sports or Pacific Northwest recreation edits needing authentic 8mm home-movie coverage of early ski jumping.

Still Frames From This Clip

1940 Washington 8mm frame showing spectators gathered on a snowy slope near evergreens and a ski-jump area.
Spectators line a snowy hillside near the ski-jump approach.

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