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1952: Kids Playing in the Beach Waters of the Tennessee River.

1952: Kids Playing in the Beach Waters of the Tennessee River.

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationChattanooga, United States
  • Duration17s
  • Price$178 USD
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Kids Playing in the Beach Waters of the Tennessee River — Clip Details

1952: Kids playing in the beach waters of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This vintage 8mm film captures a nostalgic summer day with children splashing and laughing along the riverbank. The grainy, authentic footage reflects mid-century Americana, showcasing casual family life and outdoor recreation in the 1950s. The natural lighting and candid moments evoke a sense of innocence and regional history. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1950s American life and childhood in the South.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
17s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
52044785

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2201 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
jf rutledge,picnic,
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
chattanooga tennesee
Date
1952 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Chattanooga, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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