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1955: Dad Playing With Kids In Hotel Pool With Inflatable Raft.

1955: Dad Playing With Kids In Hotel Pool With Inflatable Raft.

  • Year1955
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
  • Duration23s
  • Price$178 USD
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Dad Playing With Kids In Hotel Pool With Inflatable Raft — Clip Details

1955: Dad plays with his children in a hotel pool in Chicago, Illinois, using an inflatable raft. The vintage 8mm home movie captures joyful summer moments as the kids splash, paddle, and learn to swim under the sun. This authentic slice of 1950s vintage showcases family recreation, outdoor fun, and timeless childhood memories. The footage, preserved from a classic home movie, reflects the era's casual style and nostalgic charm, offering a genuine glimpse into mid-century family life and leisure. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and nostalgic storytelling.

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
23s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
57741631

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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Chicago, Illinois, 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • chicago
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  • 1955 family vacation footage
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  • Chicago 1950s
  • hotel pool scene
  • inflatable raft
  • dad and kids
  • summer recreation
  • 1950s home movie
  • outdoor water fun
  • childhood memories
  • vintage family footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • retro summer
  • nostalgic family moments
  • classic 8mm film
  • vintage pool party
  • 1950s lifestyle
  • old film footage
  • family bonding

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