1939: Mystery of Life Sculpture Exhibit at Forest Lawn, Glendale

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Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationGlendale, California, United States
Duration30s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1939 California

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Mystery of Life Sculpture Exhibit at Forest Lawn, Glendale — Clip Details

1939 vintage 8mm footage captures the iconic Mystery of Life sculpture exhibit at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. The clip showcases the grand marble and plaster statues in a serene garden setting, surrounded by visitors exploring the historic landmark. This rare archival film offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1930s tourism and public art displays, highlighting the park’s role as a cultural and artistic destination. The footage reflects the era’s fascination with symbolic sculpture and memorial design, with tourists strolling through the beautifully landscaped courtyard and plaza. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and 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: 30s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 63562776

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1166 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: may
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1939 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: Glendale, California, 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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