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Shot on 8mm film in 1953, this vintage home movie captures a child swimming across a backyard pool in Yonkers, New York. The footage shows the swimmer moving from one side to the other, with water splashing and sunlight reflecting off the blue surface. The grainy, slightly faded color palette and soft focus are characteristic of mid-century home movies. The swimmer wears a dark swimsuit, and the pool's edge is visible in the frame. This nostalgic clip offers authentic archival footage of a summer pastime, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or vintage-themed projects.
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