Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.
Shot on 8mm film in 1957, this vintage home movie captures a panoramic view of a vast lake in Wisconsin. The footage shows choppy blue water with gentle waves lapping against a rocky shoreline. A man in a light-colored jacket and hat stands near the water's edge, appearing to fish or observe the scene. The distant shore features sparse trees and a few buildings, suggesting a quiet lakeside community. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color fading, and slight motion blur, conveying a nostalgic, authentic 1950s atmosphere. This archival clip is ideal for documentaries, historical projects, or nostalgic content.
Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.
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.
oke lake,cottage,ice fishing,swimming
Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.
View source reel contextOpen Clip Documentation RecordRequest source information

More from United States across other decades
1950s footage from around the world
1950s footage also from United States
Clips with similar subjects and themes