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Native Man Wrestling Alligator

Native Man Wrestling Alligator

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationFt. Lauderdale, United States
  • Duration19s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Native Man Wrestling Alligator — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1957 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, showing a Native American man performing a traditional alligator wrestling act for tourists. The scene captures a unique cultural display during a mid-century Florida vacation, with the performer demonstrating strength and skill in a staged demonstration. The grainy, authentic film quality reflects the era’s amateur home movie style, offering a nostalgic glimpse into 1950s Americana and roadside entertainment. This archival clip is ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling about Florida tourism and indigenous performances.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
19s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
52311530

Source & Documentation

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Date
1957 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Ft. Lauderdale, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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  • Super 8 film
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