Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.
1953: A group of children participate in a swimming race at a sunlit outdoor pool in Cottonwood, Arizona. Filmed on vintage 8mm film, this home movie captures boys and girls competing in the breast stroke and diving, with lifeguards overseeing the event. The scene reflects mid-century American summer recreation, showcasing youthful energy, disciplined technique, and joyful competition under bright sunshine. Authentic 1950s family life and community activity preserved in classic home movie footage.
Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.
Open Clip Documentation RecordRequest source informationAsk about direct-license availability
More from United States across other decades
1950s footage from around the world
1950s footage also from United States
Clips with similar subjects and themes