Yonkers New York-1953: Old Footage Of Boy Doing Backstrokes In The Racing Lane

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Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationYonkers, New York, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD

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Old Footage Of Boy Doing Backstrokes In The Racing Lane — Clip Details

A young boy in dark swim trunks performs backstrokes in a pool lane, captured on 8mm film in 1953. The footage shows him mid-stroke with arms extended, creating splashes in the turquoise water. His face is visible, showing effort and focus as he swims. The scene has a nostalgic, home movie quality with natural film grain and slight color fading typical of vintage Super 8 footage. A red lane marker is visible in one frame, confirming the competitive pool setting. The clip captures a candid moment of youth and recreation from the early 1950s.

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: 123362786

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$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. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

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.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note: 1953-1954
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1953 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location: Yonkers, New York, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
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