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Florida USA-1975: Man Wrestling Large Alligator in Concrete-Walled Sand Pit

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  • Year1975
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationFlorida, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Man Wrestling Large Alligator in Concrete-Walled Sand Pit — Clip Details

A man in a colorful patterned sweater kneels on sandy ground, wrestling with a large alligator in a concrete-walled enclosure. Shot on 8mm film in 1975, this vintage home movie captures a tense, raw moment of human-animal interaction under natural daylight. The grainy, slightly faded quality and film borders evoke a nostalgic, archival feel. The man holds the alligator’s head while it lies on its back, its tail extending across the sand. The scene suggests a roadside attraction or private animal handling, with no other people visible. The footage is unedited and candid, offering a rare glimpse into mid-20th century American entertainment and wildlife handling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123268106

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

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Date
1975 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Florida, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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