1953: Swimming Race Among School-Aged Boys in Pool Doing Butterfly Stroke

Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration8s
Price$178 USD

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Swimming Race Among School-Aged Boys in Pool Doing... — Clip Details

1953: A vintage 8mm home movie clip captures a thrilling swimming race among school-aged boys at an outdoor pool in New York. The boys, wearing classic swim trunks, compete in the butterfly stroke with focused technique and youthful energy. Shot in bright daylight, the footage showcases a classic watersports event from mid-century America, offering authentic archival footage of youth athletics and community recreation. This nostalgic, historic moment reflects the spirit of 1950s school sports and family life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 8s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68201389

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 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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