1952: Men Splashing and Playing in Lake Water

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Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationWinchester, New York, United States
Duration8s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Men Splashing and Playing in Lake Water — Clip Details

1952 vintage 8mm film footage from Winchester, New York, captures a group of adult men playfully splashing and flirting in a public lake at a park. The energetic, carefree scene shows men in classic 1950s bathing suits enjoying a sunny summer day, laughing and chasing each other in the water. Their playful antics and impulsive behavior reflect the carefree spirit of mid-century American leisure. The grainy, authentic Super 8 aesthetic adds to the nostalgic charm of this archival home movie moment, perfect for documentaries, historical content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 8s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 62540035

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2267 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: jospeh forgang,walk 3
Reel-level year note: 1952
Reel-level location note: bronx new york
Date: 1952 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: Winchester, New York, 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)

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