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1961: Man Backstroking in Swimming Pool

1961: Man Backstroking in Swimming Pool

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  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationLos Angeles, California, United States
  • Duration10s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1961 · Los Angeles, California, United States
  • StatusPartner License

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Man Backstroking in Swimming Pool — Clip Details

A man enters a swimming pool in Los Angeles, California, in 1961, then begins backstroking with a relaxed, playful motion. The vintage 8mm home movie footage captures a casual moment of leisure, with the man smiling and enjoying the water under bright sunlight. The scene reflects mid-century American vacation culture, showcasing a carefree, nostalgic atmosphere typical of 1960s home movies. The film's grainy texture and natural color palette enhance its authentic, archival quality, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
10s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
69411416

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 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
Los Angeles, California, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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