Hawaii USA-1981: King Kamehameha I Statue In Front Of Aliiolani Hale

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Year1981
Decade1980s
LocationHawaii, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD

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King Kamehameha I Statue In Front Of Aliiolani Hale — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Hawaii USA in 1981 captures a historic scene at Aliiolani Hale, the former royal palace and current Hawaii State Supreme Court. The clip features a prominent gold-colored statue of King Kamehameha I, with his arm outstretched, set against the grand neoclassical building with its distinctive clock tower. The view is framed by tree branches and a black iron fence, with lush green trees surrounding the grounds under a bright sky. The film exhibits natural grain, slight color fading, and authentic 1980s home movie quality, offering a nostalgic glimpse of Hawaii's historic architecture and cultural landmarks.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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: 122883978

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.

Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip. Review the flags below for your editorial context.

People visible: No
Logos / trademarks: Yes
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

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1981 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: Hawaii, 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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for 1981 Hawaii editorial requests needing visitor-shot 8mm views of King Kamehameha I statue and Aliiolani Hale for documentary or educational context.
Period detail: The frames show 1980s home-movie color stock, a black iron fence, mature trees, the statue, and the neoclassical Aliiolani Hale facade with clock tower.
Home-movie behavior: The clip has a tourist or visitor vantage from outside the fence, shifting from an establishing view to closer statue framing without staged action.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include the gold-toned statue, Aliiolani Hale, clock tower, iron fence, tree trunks, branches, lawn, and bright sky.
Film character: The 8mm scan carries soft focus, visible grain, gate shadows, slight color fading, and handheld framing that read as authentic physical-film texture.
Edit role: Editors can use it as a short landmark insert, historical cutaway, Hawaii transition, or memory beat in sequences about Honolulu civic spaces.
Historical context: The footage places the statue and courthouse grounds in a public civic setting, emphasizing monument, architecture, and visitor perspective rather than event coverage.
Research note: No people are visible, but landmark, property, inscription, and possible logo or sign details should be reviewed separately from copyright clearance.
Research search match: Search matches include 1981 Hawaii 8mm home movie, King Kamehameha statue footage, Aliiolani Hale exterior, Honolulu landmark cutaway, and vintage Hawaii travel film.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with nearby shots from the same reel, then other 1981 Hawaii or Honolulu exteriors, then broader Pacific landmark and civic architecture footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

1981 Hawaii 8mm frame showing Aliiolani Hale, its clock tower, and the King Kamehameha I statue from outside the grounds. — Wide visitor view of the statue and Aliiolani Hale behind a fence.

1981 Hawaii home-movie view of King Kamehameha I statue standing before Aliiolani Hale with trees framing the scene. — The statue stands centered before Aliiolani Hale and its clock tower.

Closer 1981 Hawaii frame of the King Kamehameha I statue, with outstretched arm, spear, cape, trees, and Aliiolani Hale behind. — Closer framing on the statue with courthouse architecture in the background.

1981 Hawaii 8mm close view of the King Kamehameha I statue with spear and cape, backed by trees and Aliiolani Hale details. — The statue fills the frame, silhouetted partly against the bright sky.

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