1955: Rodeo Comedy Routine Horse and Man Fall Down and Play Dead

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Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationScotia, New York, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Rodeo Comedy Routine Horse and Man Fall Down and Play Dead — Clip Details

1955: A vintage 8mm film clip from Scotia, New York, capturing a comedic rodeo performance featuring a cowboy and a horse. The man and animal play dead in a humorous routine, showcasing classic 1950s entertainment. The scene unfolds in an outdoor arena with a playful, lighthearted tone, highlighting the clown's antics and the trained horse's calm, gentle behavior. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American rodeo culture, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 7s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 62694133

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1038 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: rockefeller center rockettes, baby grag, sylvia,mom,jack,stuart,robert,toni
Reel-level year note: 1955
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1955 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Scotia, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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