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1956: Man Gives Up on Broken Outboard Motor and Rows Instead

1956: Man Gives Up on Broken Outboard Motor and Rows Instead

  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationFlint, Michigan, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Price$178 USD
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Man Gives Up on Broken Outboard Motor and Rows Instead — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1956 in Flint, Michigan, showing a shirtless man giving up on a broken outboard motor and switching to manual rowing with a paddle. The scene captures a sun-drenched summer day on the water, with the man's tanned arms working against the current. Filmed on Super 8 and 8mm, this grainy, authentic footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century vintage and everyday life. The raw, unscripted moment reflects the resilience and resourcefulness of the era, preserved as a classic example of 1950s home movie culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
9s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
55445936

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1210 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
bill's first birthday,blueberry field
Reel-level year note
1956-1957-1958
Reel-level location note
michigan
Date
1956 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Flint, Michigan, 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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  • classic film
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  • 1950s memories
  • real life footage
  • unscripted moment

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