1938: Waterfall at Blackwater Falls

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Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationBlackwater Falls, West Virginia, United States
Duration25s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1938 Blackwater Falls West Virginia

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Waterfall at Blackwater Falls — Clip Details

Vintage 1938 8mm home movie footage of Blackwater Falls in West Virginia, capturing water cascading into a large natural opening with dramatic splashes and droplets. The wide, open-space shot highlights the raw power of the waterfall in a pristine natural setting. This classic archival film offers a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century nature cinematography, preserved in authentic 8mm format. Ideal for historical documentaries, nature studies, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Wide shotExterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 25s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 68825445

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1938 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location: Blackwater Falls, West Virginia, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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