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1939: Man Swimming Vigorously Toward Another Swimmer

1939: Man Swimming Vigorously Toward Another Swimmer

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  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationLong Lake, Canada
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1939 Long Lake Canada

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Man Swimming Vigorously Toward Another Swimmer — Clip Details

A man swims vigorously through the water at Long Lake, Canada, in this vintage 1939 8mm home movie footage. The swimmer moves with urgency toward another man, his arms cutting through the waves under bright daytime light. The scene captures natural motion and physical exertion, with ripples spreading across the water's surface. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century outdoor recreation, showcasing athletic movement and the beauty of nature. The raw, unfiltered quality of the 8mm film enhances its historic charm, making it ideal for documentaries, retro-themed content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
72905127

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1939 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Long Lake, Canada Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • exercise
  • ocean
  • shirtless
  • athletic
  • fast
  • speed
  • arms
  • motion
  • urgency
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  • daytime
  • nature
  • aquatics
  • ripples
  • hands
  • man
  • swimming
  • vigorously
  • water
  • waving
  • people
  • long lake canada
  • 1939
  • 1939 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm swimming clip
  • Long Lake Canada 1939
  • athletic swimmer
  • vintage 8mm film
  • archival swimming footage
  • vintage outdoor recreation
  • retro swimming clip
  • 8mm swimming motion
  • vintage man swimming
  • historical swimming scene
  • vintage aquatic activity
  • 1930s home movie
  • vintage water footage
  • nostalgic swimming clip
  • vintage 8mm footage
  • vintage swimming
  • vintage man in water
  • vintage outdoor activity

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