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1958: Houseboat on Calm Lake

1958: Houseboat on Calm Lake

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  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1958 New Orleans Louisiana

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Houseboat on Calm Lake — Clip Details

Vintage 1958 home movie footage from New Orleans, Louisiana, capturing a serene lake scene with a houseboat gently floating on calm waters. The 8mm film shows a quiet, nostalgic moment of leisure and relaxation, reflecting mid-century American lifestyle and waterfront living. The grainy, color-bleached aesthetic of the Super 8 footage enhances its authentic archival quality, offering a rare glimpse into everyday life in the late 1950s. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and nostalgic storytelling.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
8s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68626932

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Date
1958 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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