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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

  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration13s
  • Price$178 USD
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A Handsome Lifeguard in a Chair Overlooking Swimmers in... — Clip Details

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
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
13s
Starting Price
$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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
New York, 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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