1938: Cowboy Rides Into Town, El Dorado City California | Stockfilm

1938: Cowboy Rides Into Town, El Dorado City California | Stockfilm

Cowboy Rides Into Town, El Dorado City California — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1938 captures a cowboy riding into El Dorado City, California, a quiet town nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The clip showcases the rustic charm of a small Western community with wooden buildings and dirt roads, framed by tall pine trees and the scenic backdrop of Bucks Lake. The footage offers a rare glimpse into rural American life during the late 1930s, with natural lighting and authentic period detail. This archival 8mm film is ideal for historical documentaries, nostalgic storytelling, and vintage Americana projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68819025

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: El Dorado City, 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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