1953: Cactuses and Desert in California

Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration6s
Price$178 USD
Collection1953 California

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Cactuses and Desert in California — Clip Details

1953: A vintage 8mm home movie clip capturing a sunny desert landscape in California, featuring scattered cactuses and open arid terrain. The footage shows a quiet, empty road cutting through the natural scenery, with birds flying overhead. The scene evokes a sense of peaceful solitude and classic Americana, with bright sunlight and clear skies enhancing the beauty of the desert environment. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century California travel and outdoor life, perfect for historical or retro-themed projects.

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: 6s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68009649

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1398 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1953
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1953 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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