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California-1938: Classic Cowboy Riding Horse Through Woods And Mountain Vista

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1938 California
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Classic Cowboy Riding Horse Through Woods And Mountain Vista — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1938 captures a cowboy riding a horse through a wooded area in California. The black-and-white footage shows the rider in a classic cowboy hat and patterned shirt, with the horse equipped with a saddle and bridle. The scene transitions to a panoramic view of misty mountains, showcasing the natural landscape. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain and edge distortion, evoking a nostalgic, archival feel. This authentic home movie footage is ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
ExteriorBlack & white
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127417559

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

Source reel
Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note
1938
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • horse
  • donkey
  • cowboy
  • men
  • hats
  • usual
  • sports
  • recreation
  • california
  • 1938
  • 1938 cowboy footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • California 1938
  • horse riding
  • classic cowboy
  • black and white home movie
  • archival footage
  • mountain landscape
  • Super 8 film
  • old film
  • historical footage
  • 1930s Americana
  • outdoor recreation
  • western lifestyle
  • film grain
  • vintage home movie
  • documentary footage
  • editorial use

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1930s California home-movie requests needing horseback recreation, Western dress, wooded trail movement, or a mountain-view transition.

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