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1955: Toddler Boy Crying at Beach Meltdown Fear Scared of Ocean Water

1955: Toddler Boy Crying at Beach Meltdown Fear Scared of Ocean Water

  • Year1955
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCape Cod, Mass., United States
  • Duration10s
  • Price$178 USD
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Toddler Boy Crying at Beach Meltdown Fear Scared of... — Clip Details

1955: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a toddler boy in a life vest having a meltdown on Cape Cod's sandy beach. The young brunette child, visibly upset and crying, refuses to enter the ocean water, showing clear fear and distress. The close-up footage shows his emotional tantrum as he protests, clinging to his jacket. This authentic archival clip offers a raw, nostalgic glimpse into mid-century family life and childhood anxiety at the seaside.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Close-up
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
10s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
64557618

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1419 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
wh ferber,nyc
Reel-level year note
1955
Reel-level location note
cape cod
Date
1955 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Cape Cod, Mass., United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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