1955: Father Watching Toddler at Ocean Shoreline

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Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationCape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1956 Cape Cod Massachusetts

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Father Watching Toddler at Ocean Shoreline — Clip Details

1955 vintage home movie footage from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, capturing a tender moment on the beach. A father stands proudly watching his toddler son play at the shoreline, exploring the waves with a pail and toys. The child, wearing a bathing suit, learns to navigate the water with cautious curiosity. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century family life and summer vacations. The natural light, grainy texture, and candid emotion reflect the charm of retro archival footage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 64569926

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 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: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 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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