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1949: Rural Man Holding Wild Snake as Classic Car Drives By

1949: Rural Man Holding Wild Snake as Classic Car Drives By

  • Year1949
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1949 California
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Rural Man Holding Wild Snake as Classic Car Drives By — Clip Details

1949 vintage 8mm home movie footage from San Francisco, California, showing a rural man proudly holding a wild snake as a classic car drives by on a sunlit roadway. The man, likely a father, displays the reptile to his smiling son, capturing a moment of 1940s vintage. The scene unfolds near a bridge, with the classic car passing in the background, emphasizing the era's rural charm and fascination with wildlife. The footage captures a rare, candid moment of curiosity and adventure, blending human interaction with nature in a nostalgic, archival style.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
60565221

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1660 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1949
Reel-level location note
del mar, california,chicago
Date
1949 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
San Francisco, 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
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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