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1938: An Old Man Rowing His Boat on a Sunny Day

1938: An Old Man Rowing His Boat on a Sunny Day

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationBucks Lake, California, United States
  • Duration22s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1938 Bucks Lake California
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An Old Man Rowing His Boat on a Sunny Day — Clip Details

A serene 1938 vintage 8mm home movie clip from Bucks Lake, California, showing an elderly man rowing a small boat on calm waters under bright sunlight. The peaceful scene captures a quiet moment of leisure on a sunny day, with the man enjoying a tranquil ride along the scenic lake. The footage exudes classic vintage nostalgia, offering authentic archival film quality with natural lighting and a calm, reflective mood. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about early 20th-century life and outdoor recreation.

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
22s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
68818291

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
Bucks Lake, 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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