1961: Penguin Walking and Flapping Wings on Snowy Stairs

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Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationBurbank, California, United States
Duration5s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1961 · Burbank, California, United States
StatusPartner License

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Penguin Walking and Flapping Wings on Snowy Stairs — Clip Details

A rare 1961 vintage home movie clip from Burbank, California, showing a penguin walking and flapping its wings on snowy stairs. Filmed on 8mm film, this black-and-white archival footage captures a whimsical and unexpected moment of a penguin in a winter setting. The playful animal’s movements and distinctive beak are clearly visible, offering a nostalgic and humorous glimpse into mid-century Americana. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects exploring unusual wildlife moments.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 5s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 69415099

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: Burbank, 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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