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1954: A Handsome Lifeguard in a Chair Overlooking Swimmers in the Ocean, New York

1954: A Handsome Lifeguard in a Chair Overlooking Swimmers in the Ocean, New York

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration13s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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1954: A handsome lifeguard sits in a chair on the New York coastline, attentively overlooking swimmers in the calm ocean. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a peaceful seaside scene with clear blue water, sunbathers, and recreational activity along the scenic coast. The footage showcases classic mid-century Americana, with a focus on safety and leisure at a popular New York beach. The natural lighting and authentic period details make this a rare glimpse into 1950s coastal life and nautical recreation.

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
13s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68159164

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note
1953-1954
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1954 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
New York, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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