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1957: Young Child Dashes Along Railroad Ties

1957: Young Child Dashes Along Railroad Ties

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationToledo, Ohio, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Young Child Dashes Along Railroad Ties — Clip Details

A vintage 1957 8mm film clip captures a young child running carefree on railroad ties in Toledo, Ohio. The child, dressed in classic 1950s fashion including saddle shoes, appears unaware of the danger as they dash along the tracks. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows a moment of innocent recklessness and youthful curiosity. This archival home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American life, with natural lighting and grainy texture characteristic of period film. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling about childhood and 1950s vintage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
62360328

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1957 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Toledo, Ohio, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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