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

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

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  • Year1955
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration25s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $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 Ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.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
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
25s
Pond5 price
from $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 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
San Francisco, California, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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