1955: Families on Boat Ride in California

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Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration17s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Families on Boat Ride in California — Clip Details

A nostalgic 1955 vintage 8mm home movie clip capturing a joyful boat ride along the California coast. Families and friends enjoy a sunny day on the water, with gentle waves lapping against the boat and rocky shores visible in the background. The slow-motion footage highlights playful moments, laughter, and the carefree spirit of mid-century American leisure. This authentic archival film showcases classic 1950s Americana, with natural lighting and grainy texture characteristic of 8mm home movies. Perfect for documentaries, retro-themed content, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Slow motion
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 17s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 73154868

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1449 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: david,alex
Reel-level year note: 1953-1955-1956
Reel-level location note: palm springs california
Date: 1955 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: 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)

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