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1953: Swimmer Doing Backstroke

1953: Swimmer Doing Backstroke

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  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCottonwood, Arizona, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Swimmer Doing Backstroke — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1953 captures a young swimmer executing a backstroke in a pool in Cottonwood, Arizona. The swimmer, wearing a white cap and blue bathing suit, glides through the water with strong, rhythmic strokes, creating small splashes and waves. The footage, shot in classic Super 8 style, exudes nostalgic Americana and the carefree spirit of mid-century leisure. This authentic archival footage offers a rare glimpse into everyday life and recreational activities of the 1950s, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67406039

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1953 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Cottonwood, Arizona, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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