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Chelan Washington-1939: Explorer Observing River In Forest

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationChelan, Washington, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1939 Chelan Washington
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Explorer Observing River In Forest — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1939, this vintage home movie captures a lone explorer in a red shirt and hat observing a rushing river in the dense forests of Chelan, Washington. The footage shows the natural flow of the water through a wooded landscape, with lush green trees lining the banks under a bright sky. The explorer stands in the shallow stream, holding a small object, possibly a flashlight, as the camera remains steady, capturing the serene yet adventurous atmosphere of a mid-century wilderness expedition. The film exhibits natural grain and color shifts typical of Super 8 footage from the era.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127496882

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 1674 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1939
Reel-level location note
mt washington,quebec
Date
1939 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Chelan, Washington, 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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1930s Pacific Northwest home-movie requests needing wilderness travel, river observation, or outdoor expedition cutaways.

Still Frames From This Clip

Rushing river bordered by dark forest, seen through an 8mm frame edge.

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