1955: Inflatable Raft Swimming Around Hotel Pool with Horseplay Games

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Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Duration29s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Inflatable Raft Swimming Around Hotel Pool with... — Clip Details

A vibrant 1955 vintage 8mm home movie clip from Chicago, Illinois, capturing a joyful summer day at a hotel pool. A young boy in swimwear plays energetically on an inflatable raft, splashing and jumping with playful horseplay. The scene features bright colors, neon reflections, and lively outdoor fun, showcasing classic 1950s vintage. This nostalgic footage offers authentic archival charm, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects celebrating mid-century family life and leisure.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 29s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 57740677

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2375 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: tw ross,
Reel-level year note: 1955
Reel-level location note: morton illinois
Date: 1955 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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