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1952: Beautiful Lake Nestled in Rugged Mountainous Landscape California

1952: Beautiful Lake Nestled in Rugged Mountainous Landscape California

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration14s
  • Price$178 USD
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Beautiful Lake Nestled in Rugged Mountainous Landscape... — Clip Details

1952: A stunning vintage 8mm home movie captures a serene lake nestled within California's rugged mountainous landscape. The film showcases dramatic jagged peaks, barren hillsides, and rocky cliffs surrounding the tranquil water, with a lone car driving along a winding road through the wild terrain. This authentic 1950s travel footage offers a nostalgic glimpse of mid-century Americana, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects. The natural beauty and untouched wilderness reflect the era's classic road trip culture and outdoor adventure.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
14s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67805605

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1234 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
miss universe
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1952 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
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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  • Americana nostalgia

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