1961: Children Ride Roller Coaster

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Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationMichigan, United States
Duration13s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1961 Michigan

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Children Ride Roller Coaster — Clip Details

Vintage 1961 home movie footage captures two children, a boy and a girl, riding a roller coaster at an amusement park in Michigan. The siblings smile and wave as they experience the thrill of the ride, their excitement evident in the classic 8mm film style. This nostalgic clip showcases a joyful summer vacation moment, with bright outdoor lighting and period-appropriate clothing. The footage offers authentic Americana from the early 1960s, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 13s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68149532

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2015 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: xmas,linda communion,,d danielar
Reel-level year note: 1961-1962
Reel-level location note: detroit michigan,
Date: 1961 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: Michigan, United States 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)

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