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New York USA-1954: Two Young Boys Swim Freestyle In Water Towards A Canoe

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Year1954
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD

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Two Young Boys Swim Freestyle In Water Towards A Canoe — Clip Details

Two young boys swim freestyle in dark water toward a white canoe labeled 'LAKE CHARLES' in this 1954 8mm home movie. Shot on vintage 8mm film, the footage captures the boys' energetic strokes and splashing water under natural daylight. The grainy, slightly faded color palette and soft focus evoke authentic mid-century nostalgia. The scene unfolds at a lakeside location, with the canoe visible in the background as the boys approach. This archival clip offers a candid glimpse of summer recreation from the 1950s, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or nostalgic storytelling.

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 and educational productions. Not permitted in advertising, commercial or branded content, or broadcast promotion.
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 125300110

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news and educational productions. Not permitted in advertising, commercial or branded content, or broadcast promotion.

Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

People visible: Yes
Minors visible: Yes
Logos / trademarks: Yes
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: 1954 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: 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.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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