1938: Switchback River Churns Through Rugged Canyon in Oroville California | Stockfilm

1938: Switchback River Churns Through Rugged Canyon in Oroville California | Stockfilm

Switchback River Churns Through Rugged Canyon in... — Clip Details

1938: Switchback river churns through a rugged canyon in Oroville, California, captured on vintage 8mm film. The powerful current rushes over jagged rocks and through a narrow valley lined with sagebrush and dirt paths. This authentic home movie footage offers a rare glimpse into the natural landscape of Northern California during the late 1930s, showcasing the untamed beauty of the region. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the 8mm film enhances the historic feel, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects exploring American nature and early 20th-century life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 24s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68817569

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Oroville, 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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