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1955: Trained Dolphin Towing Dog on Surfboard Around Show Pool.

1955: Trained Dolphin Towing Dog on Surfboard Around Show Pool.

  • Year1955
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration25s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1952 San Francisco California
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Trained Dolphin Towing Dog on Surfboard Around Show Pool — Clip Details

1955: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a trained dolphin towing a dog on a surfboard around a show pool at a San Francisco marine attraction. The playful performance showcases the dolphin's impressive balance and skill, with the dog wearing a life vest during the act. The scene reflects mid-century entertainment culture, featuring a lively animal performance typical of 1950s theme parks and marine shows. The footage offers a rare glimpse into retro vintage, with a nostalgic tone and authentic 8mm film quality. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
25s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
60238384

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1449 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
david,alex
Reel-level year note
1953-1955-1956
Reel-level location note
palm springs california
Date
1955 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
San Francisco, California, 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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