1961: Waterskiing Down a Calm River in Michigan

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Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationMichigan, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1961 Michigan

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Waterskiing Down a Calm River in Michigan — Clip Details

Vintage 1961 home movie footage from Michigan captures a person waterskiing behind a speedboat on a calm river during daylight. The 8mm film shows a classic summer recreation scene with the skier gliding over smooth water, surrounded by trees and forested shores. This authentic 8mm home movie offers nostalgic Americana, showcasing mid-century outdoor leisure and the thrill of water sports in a serene natural setting. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 7s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 68626068

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2015 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: xmas,linda communion,,d danielar
Reel-level year note: 1961-1962
Reel-level location note: detroit michigan,
Date: 1961 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: Michigan, 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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