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A young girl swims the butterfly stroke in a pool, captured on vintage 8mm film in 1953. The footage shows her powerful arm movements and undulating body beneath the water's surface, with bubbles and ripples surrounding her. Shot in Yonkers, New York, the clip features the characteristic blue tint and grain of 8mm home movies, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century youth recreation and swimming sports. The image quality reflects the era's amateur film technology, with visible grain and slight motion blur.
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