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South Dakota-1954: A Large Crowd Sunbathing and Swimming in the River Having Fun

  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSouth Dakota, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1954 South Dakota
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A Large Crowd Sunbathing and Swimming in the River... — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1954, this vintage home movie captures a lively summer day at a river in South Dakota. A large crowd of people enjoys the water and sun on a sandy bank, with individuals swimming, wading, and relaxing under a bright sky. Classic automobiles are parked nearby, and the scene is framed by dense green trees and distant hills. The footage exhibits natural film grain, slight color fading, and the authentic look of a mid-century family vacation, evoking strong nostalgia for 1950s Americana.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127607868

Rights & Clearance

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

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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
South Dakota, 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

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Topics & Keywords

  • people
  • crowd
  • swim
  • bath
  • fun
  • large
  • sun
  • batting
  • river
  • SOUTH dakota
  • 1954
  • 1950s family vacation footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • summer river day 1954
  • South Dakota nostalgia
  • 1950s swimming scene
  • vintage home movie
  • 8mm archival footage
  • classic American family
  • 1950s outdoor recreation
  • retro river beach
  • vintage film grain
  • 1950s crowd scene
  • old family vacation
  • 8mm home movie footage
  • 1950s Americana
  • vintage summer fun
  • 1950s river swimming
  • 8mm film archive
  • 1950s family outing
  • vintage 1950s footage

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