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1954: A Group of Boys Forms a Human-Caterpillar Heading Toward the Ocean

1954: A Group of Boys Forms a Human-Caterpillar Heading Toward the Ocean

  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration12s
  • Price$199 USD
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A Group of Boys Forms a Human-Caterpillar Heading Toward... — Clip Details

1954: A group of boys forms a human-caterpillar line, crawling and laughing as they head toward the ocean waves on a sunny New York beach. Dressed in vintage bathing suits, the children frolic along the shore, splashing in the surf and playing in the sand. This authentic 8mm home movie captures a joyful summer day at the coast, showcasing classic vintage and nostalgic childhood recreation. The grainy, warm-toned footage reflects the era’s charm, offering a rare glimpse into mid-century family life and seaside fun. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
12s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
73159811

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note
1953-1954
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1954 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
New York, 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

  • boys
  • children
  • beach
  • bathing suits
  • play
  • waves
  • shore
  • summer
  • splash
  • sun
  • sand
  • coast
  • running
  • crawling
  • frolicking
  • group
  • forms
  • human-caterpillar
  • heading
  • ocean
  • sports
  • recreation
  • new york
  • 1954
  • 1954 beach footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • boys playing at beach
  • human-caterpillar game
  • New York summer 1954
  • childhood recreation
  • retro home movie
  • vintage bathing suits
  • ocean waves
  • seaside fun
  • 1950s family life
  • archival footage
  • nostalgic childhood
  • American summer
  • beach play
  • children running
  • sun and sand
  • historical home movie

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