Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.
1939: A man in winter attire leaps into a frozen lake during a polar bear club swim, running across the ice in a daring winter plunge. This vintage 8mm film captures a bold moment of cold-water bravery and communal fun in Albany, New York. The scene shows a group of adults participating in a traditional winter ritual, braving freezing temperatures for exercise and social bonding. The grainy, authentic footage reflects the 1930s era, offering a rare glimpse into early 20th-century winter traditions and community spirit.
jane
Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.
View source reel contextOpen Clip Documentation RecordRequest source informationAsk about direct-license availability
More from United States across other decades
1930s footage from around the world
1930s footage also from United States
Clips with similar subjects and themes