Hawaii-1961: A Bare-Chested Man Plays Drum in Yellow Cape

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Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationHawaii, United States
Duration6s
Price$149 USD
Collection1961 Hawaii

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A Bare-Chested Man Plays Drum in Yellow Cape — Clip Details

HAWAII-1961: A bare-chested man in a yellow knitted cape and blue patterned shorts plays a large drum outdoors. Shot on 8mm film, the footage captures him rhythmically striking the drum with sticks, his torso visible under the tropical sun. The scene unfolds in a lush, green setting with palm trees, conveying a relaxed, festive atmosphere. The vintage Super 8 aesthetic includes natural film grain and slight color fading, evoking a nostalgic 1960s Hawaiian cultural moment. The man appears engaged and joyful, embodying a traditional performance style.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
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: 6s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 127606826

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: Yes
Minors visible: No
Logos / trademarks: No
Audible music: Yes

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Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1961 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 1961 Hawaii archival requests needing brief home-movie footage of an outdoor drum performance with visible spectators and period travel-film texture.
Period detail: The clothing, 8mm color stock, and visitor-shot framing support an early 1960s setting, while the specific performance location is not identifiable from the frames.
Home-movie behavior: The clip preserves an informal spectator viewpoint as the camera follows a smiling drummer and his instrument during a short outdoor performance.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include a bare-chested man in a yellow cape, blue patterned shorts, drumsticks, a large hide-covered drum, spectators, railings, lawn, sidewalk, and tropical foliage.
Film character: The footage has visible 8mm grain, soft focus, uneven exposure, slight color fade, and handheld framing that give it clear physical-film character.
Edit role: An editor could use this as a short cultural-performance insert, travel-memory cutaway, rhythmic transition, or contextual beat in a 1960s Hawaii sequence.
Historical context: The scene shows a public or visitor-observed outdoor performance in Hawaii, with spectators nearby, but the frames do not identify the performer, group, venue, or occasion.
Research note: People and faces are visible, and audible music is flagged, so likeness, performer, music, and location context should be reviewed separately from film copyright status.
Research search match: Relevant searches include 1961 Hawaii 8mm drum performance, vintage Hawaii home movie drummer, Hawaiian outdoor performance footage, and early 1960s travel film music.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent shots from the same reel, then other 1961 Hawaii footage, then broader vintage travel-film scenes of outdoor music, dance, or visitor-observed performances.

Still Frames From This Clip

In 1961 Hawaii footage, a smiling bare-chested man in a yellow cape is seen outdoors with spectators and foliage in the background. — A performer in a yellow cape smiles as spectators watch from behind a railing.

A close 1961 Hawaii frame shows the performer's torso, blue patterned shorts, drumsticks, and the top of a large outdoor drum. — The performer holds drumsticks over a large hide-covered drum.

The frame focuses on a large hide-covered drum with a laced rim and patterned fabric, seen from a close visitor-shot angle. — A close view emphasizes the drum surface, rim lacing, and patterned covering.

The performer in a yellow cape looks downward and smiles in 1961 Hawaii footage, with spectators, railing, and greenery behind him. — The performer smiles between drum beats while spectators stand nearby.

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