1953: A Boy Jumps Into a Swimming Pool and Crosses From One Side

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Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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A Boy Jumps Into a Swimming Pool and Crosses From One Side — Clip Details

A young boy in a swimsuit leaps into a swimming pool in this vintage 8mm home movie from 1953, New York. The clip captures a joyful summer moment as the boy dives and swims across the pool, showcasing playful physical activity and youthful energy. Filmed in classic Super 8 style, the footage reflects mid-century American leisure and family life, with natural sunlight and nostalgic charm. Ideal for historical, lifestyle, or childhood-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 7s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68200468

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: 1953 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)

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