Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
[silent] Snook Family moving image collection footage circa 1943, 1948 of a rodeo in an unidentified Montana location with rodeo clowns and outriders interacting with bulls and bull riders; the rodeo clowns on horseback following several men and women on horseback; bronc riders; and bulldogging. The film also shows dressage riding; a man balancing on a wire; and cowgirls on horseback riding in an arena. 1940s.
Filming was likely done by Earl Snook. Snook owned the Snook Art company in Billings, Montana. (collection MOV 0102)
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of this film and makes available reproductions for research, publication and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the MHS Photograph Archives before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission to use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners. If you have any questions or comments, please contact photoarchives@mt.gov.
[silent] Snook Family moving image collection footage circa 1943, 1948 of a rodeo in an unidentified Montana location with rodeo clowns and outriders interacting with bulls and bull riders; the rodeo clowns on horseback following several men and women on horseback; bronc riders; and bulldogging. The film also shows dressage riding; a man balancing on a wire; and cowgirls on horseback riding in an arena. 1940s.
Filming was likely done by Earl Snook. Snook owned the Snook Art company in Billings, Montana. (collection MOV 0102)
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of this film and makes available reproductions for research, publication and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the MHS Photograph Archives before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission to use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners. If you have any questions or comments, please contact photoarchives@mt.gov.
