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1952: Fisherman Displaying Trophy Billfish in Acapulco

1952: Fisherman Displaying Trophy Billfish in Acapulco

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationAcapulco, Mexico
  • Duration8s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Fisherman Displaying Trophy Billfish in Acapulco — Clip Details

1952: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a thrilling fishing expedition in Acapulco, Mexico, where a fisherman proudly displays a massive trophy-sized billfish—likely a marlin or sailfish—caught during a charter trip. The scene unfolds on a small boat in the open ocean, with the fisherman and helpers showcasing their skilled catch. The footage reflects mid-century tourism and sport fishing culture, offering a nostalgic glimpse into 1950s vacation life. The grainy, authentic film quality enhances its archival charm, making it ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and vintage travel narratives.

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
8s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
66325203

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1650 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
mexico
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
Acapulco, Mexico 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

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  • marine life
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  • acapulco mexico
  • acapulco

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