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1939: A Man Swimming Vigorously in the Water Toward Another Man

1939: A Man Swimming Vigorously in the Water Toward Another Man

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationLong Lake, Canada
  • Duration9s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1939 Long Lake Canada
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A Man Swimming Vigorously in the Water Toward Another Man — 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
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
9s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72905127

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1939 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Long Lake, Canada Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • exercise
  • ocean
  • shirtless
  • athletic
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  • arms
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  • urgency
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  • daytime
  • nature
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  • ripples
  • hands
  • man
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  • vigorously
  • water
  • waving
  • people
  • long lake canada
  • 1939
  • 1939 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm swimming clip
  • Long Lake Canada 1939
  • athletic swimmer
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  • 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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