1953: Swimwear Race in New York

Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration5s
Price$178 USD

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Swimwear Race in New York — Clip Details

1953: A vintage home movie clip from New York capturing a lively swimwear race in blue water, with boys competing in lanes during a sunny summer day. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic archival footage showcases mid-century recreation and youthful energy, offering a nostalgic glimpse into 1950s American leisure culture. The grainy, color-tinged visuals reflect classic home movie style, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects exploring sports, youth, and Americana.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68201400

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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