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1961: Friends Sunbathing on Vacation in Los Angeles, California

1961: Friends Sunbathing on Vacation in Los Angeles, California

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationLos Angeles, California, United States
  • Duration17s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1961 California
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Friends Sunbathing on Vacation in Los Angeles, California — Clip Details

1961: Friends sunbathing on a sunny California vacation in Los Angeles. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures a carefree summer day with people relaxing by the poolside, laughing, wearing sunglasses, and enjoying the sun. The scene includes poolside chairs, a brick wall backdrop, and a dog, all rendered in authentic retro film quality. The natural light and candid moments evoke classic Americana nostalgia, offering a rare glimpse into mid-century leisure and social life. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
17s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
69410547

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1740 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
indian pow wow
Reel-level year note
1961-1966
Reel-level location note
san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Date
1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Los Angeles, California, 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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Topics & Keywords

  • friends
  • sunbathing
  • vacation
  • laughing
  • sunglasses
  • bare skin
  • sunburn
  • dog
  • brick wall
  • poolside chairs
  • people
  • LOS angeles
  • california
  • USA
  • 1961
  • 1961 home movie
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Los Angeles vacation
  • sunbathing friends
  • 1960s summer
  • poolside relaxation
  • retro California
  • classic home footage
  • vintage 8mm
  • American nostalgia
  • 1960s leisure
  • brick wall backdrop
  • dog in footage
  • vintage film
  • archival footage
  • editorial use
  • documentary clip
  • retro lifestyle

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