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South Dakota-1953: Cowboy Rides Solitary in the Prairie on a Cloudy Day

  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSouth Dakota, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1953 South Dakota
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Cowboy Rides Solitary in the Prairie on a Cloudy Day — Clip Details

A lone cowboy rides a white horse across a vast, golden prairie under a cloudy sky in this 1953 8mm home movie. Shot from behind, the rider in a light-colored shirt and dark pants moves steadily across the open landscape, framed by the film's natural grain and soft focus. The scene evokes a sense of freedom and solitude, capturing a quiet moment of rural life in the American Midwest. The footage shows natural film wear, including scratches and slight fading, characteristic of vintage Super 8 home movies.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127720931

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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Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1953 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
South Dakota, 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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  • vintage Americana
  • nostalgic footage
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  • classic film
  • retro footage
  • documentary clip

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Supports requests for 1950s South Dakota ranching or prairie life footage for documentary, museum, education, or period-setting editorial use.

Still Frames From This Clip

Distant rider on a white horse crossing golden prairie under a cloudy sky.

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