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1957: People Sunbathe and Swim at Catskill Beach

1957: People Sunbathe and Swim at Catskill Beach

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCatskill, New York, United States
  • Duration13s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1957 Catskill New York

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People Sunbathe and Swim at Catskill Beach — Clip Details

Vintage 1957 home movie footage from Catskill, New York, capturing a sunny summer day at a lakeside beach. Numerous people relax on blankets under umbrellas, swim in the water, and wade along the shore. Men and women in classic swimsuits enjoy the warm weather, with some riding a motorboat powered by a small engine. The scene includes waves, sunglasses, and a relaxed, nostalgic atmosphere typical of mid-century American leisure. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic home movie offers a charming glimpse into 1950s family life and vacation culture.

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
68175027

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1256 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
#8
Reel-level year note
1957-1958
Reel-level location note
new york
Date
1957 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
Catskill, 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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Topics & Keywords

  • many
  • people
  • sunbathing
  • beach
  • sunny
  • summer
  • day
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  • women
  • couple
  • gentlemen
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  • power
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  • swimsuit
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  • swim
  • blanket
  • shade
  • warm
  • hot
  • ocean
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  • engine
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  • sunglasses
  • catskill
  • new york
  • USA
  • 1957
  • home video
  • 1957 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Catskill New York beach
  • summer vacation 1957
  • 1950s family recreation
  • sunbathing on lake
  • vintage swimsuits
  • motorboat on lake
  • 8mm home video
  • classic American leisure
  • 1950s beach scene
  • people swimming
  • vintage umbrella
  • lakeside relaxation
  • 1950s family vacation
  • old film footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • nostalgic summer
  • vintage sunglasses
  • classic 1950s lifestyle

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