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1951: Man Walking Through Waves and Almost Falling Over in Florida

1951: Man Walking Through Waves and Almost Falling Over in Florida

  • Year1951
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationFlorida, United States
  • Duration22s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1951 Florida
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Man Walking Through Waves and Almost Falling Over in Florida — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1951 capturing a man in shorts walking through ocean waves along a Florida beach. The man stumbles slightly as strong currents push against him, nearly causing him to fall. Bright blue skies and scattered clouds frame the scene, with the sunlit shoreline and crashing waves creating a playful, nostalgic atmosphere. This authentic archival footage showcases classic Americana and the carefree spirit of mid-century beach recreation. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1950s life in Florida.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
22s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68038201

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1567 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note
1951
Reel-level location note
florida
Date
1951 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Florida, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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