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1951: Boat Gliding Across Calm Waters in Danville

1951: Boat Gliding Across Calm Waters in Danville

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  • Year1951
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationDanville, Illinois, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Boat Gliding Across Calm Waters in Danville — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1951 captures a serene water scene in Danville, Illinois. A boat glides across calm blue waters, surrounded by lush green trees and distant shoreline. Men in casual attire enjoy leisure time, some wearing glasses, as the engine hums and waves gently splash. The natural beauty of the coast and flowing water evoke peace and nostalgia. This authentic slice of mid-century Americana showcases a quiet moment of tourism and relaxation, preserved in classic 8mm film with rich color and grainy texture. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67772680

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Date
1951 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Danville, Illinois, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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  • historical footage
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  • documentary clip
  • editorial use
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