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Washington-1938: Steam Train By River With People On Shore And Man With Binoculars

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationWashington, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1938 Washington
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Steam Train By River With People On Shore And Man With... — Clip Details

Washington 1938: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a dramatic riverside scene with a steam train moving along tracks beside turbulent water. Two figures stand near a flatbed cart on the shore, while another man in a fedora peers through binoculars from a wooden structure. The grainy black-and-white footage shows classic Super 8 film characteristics with visible scratches and edge damage, evoking a nostalgic, historical atmosphere of mid-20th century Americana.

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
127414244

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
1938 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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1930s Pacific Northwest transportation, riverside rail, and home-movie inserts in documentary or museum productions.

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