Lake Arrowhead Film

To book an appointment and view the complete film reel, contact the Santa Fe Springs City Library.

To book an appointment and view the complete film reel, contact the Santa Fe Springs City Library.

Name/Title

Lake Arrowhead Film

Entry/Object ID

A-32

Tags

North America

Description

Content Warning: Images may be sensitive to certain groups. This film depicts what could be interpreted as a cultural demonstration/show of Native American customs and rituals, performed in front of a live audience. Due to lack of information about the production, the intent behind the production is unknown. It is possible the show is inauthentic, as there appears to be non-native cast members. Film cuts to a new scene and depicts a woman swimming in Lake Arrowhead.

Context

While the authenticity of the depiction is unconfirmed, the film speaks to societal interpretations of Indigenous culture. At the very least, there was public interest in the lifestyle Native Americans. Also affirms Lake Arrowhead as a worthwhile destination for travel. A Helen Freeman is mentioned. The Clarkes enjoyed to travel abroad and domestically.

Collection

Marie Rankin Clarke Film Reels

Category

Motion Picture [Marie Rankin Clarke Collection]

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2.9

Source or Donor

The Clarke Estate

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Source (if not Accessioned)

The Clarke Estate

Motion Picture Details

Genre

Amateur

Film Gauge/Format

16mm Film reel

Runtime

3:03:40

Sound

Film Sound

Silent

Producer

Marie Rankin Clarke

Made/Created

Artist

Marie Rankin Clarke

Date made

circa Feb 1931

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Region

Southern California

Continent

North America

Location

Box

Box A, SFSL Archive

Copyright

Type of License

None

Copyright Details

Public Domain. No restrictions on use