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1959: Father Feeds Daughter Mashed Potatoes as Joke

1959: Father Feeds Daughter Mashed Potatoes as Joke

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  • Year1959
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationMoline, Illinois, United States
  • Duration14s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Father Feeds Daughter Mashed Potatoes as Joke — Clip Details

1959: A heartwarming vintage 8mm film clip from Moline, Illinois, capturing a father playfully giving his daughter a large spoonful of mashed potatoes as a joke during a festive family dinner. The scene radiates 1950s vintage nostalgia, with warm lighting and genuine smiles as the family shares a joyful holiday meal. The father’s humorous gesture elicits laughter, highlighting the loving bond between parent and child. This authentic home movie footage showcases classic family traditions, togetherness, and the simple pleasures of a holiday gathering. Perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about mid-century American life.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
14s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61179344

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Date
1959 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Moline, Illinois, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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