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1961: Man Entering Pool and Backstroking in Los Angeles, California

1961: Man Entering Pool and Backstroking in Los Angeles, California

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationLos Angeles, California, United States
  • Duration10s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1961 California
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Man Entering Pool and Backstroking in Los Angeles,... — 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
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
10s
Starting Price
$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 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

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  • 1960s California lifestyle
  • nostalgic home movie
  • retro pool party
  • 1960s family vacation
  • vintage water footage
  • 1961 California memories

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