1953: Hangman's Tree Near Historic Bar and Cafe in California

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Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1953 California

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Hangman's Tree Near Historic Bar and Cafe in California — Clip Details

Vintage 1953 home movie footage from California captures a mysterious hangman's tree near a historic bar and cafe, evoking mid-century Americana. The 8mm film shows a quiet roadside scene with rustic architecture and period details, offering a nostalgic glimpse into postwar California life. The grainy, authentic quality of the Super 8 footage enhances its archival charm, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects exploring American history and culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68019114

Source & Documentation

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