1965: Fat Man Performs Backflip Into Swimming Pool, Tampa, Florida

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Year1965
Decade1960s
LocationTampa, Florida, United States
Duration12s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1960 Tampa Florida

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Fat Man Performs Backflip Into Swimming Pool, Tampa, Florida — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1965 captures a bold stunt performer executing a backflip into a swimming pool in Tampa, Florida. The man, wearing a blue swimsuit, lands in the water with a splash as onlookers watch from the deck. This rare, unscripted moment showcases 1960s Americana and the playful spirit of backyard entertainment. The grainy, nostalgic footage reflects the era’s home movie culture, offering authentic archival material for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 12s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 58260733

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1110 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1965
Reel-level location note: florida
Date: 1965 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: Tampa, Florida, 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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