1959: Two Boys Playing on Playground Equipment in New York Park

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration7s
Price$188 USD

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Two Boys Playing on Playground Equipment in New York Park — Clip Details

Two shirtless boys play joyfully on playground equipment in a grassy New York park during a sunny 1959 summer day. Dressed in shorts and barefoot, they climb a ladder and wave to the camera, laughing with friends nearby. The vintage 8mm film captures candid moments of childhood friendship, nature, and carefree fun in a classic mid-century American neighborhood. This authentic home movie footage offers nostalgic, archival charm with natural lighting and spontaneous energy, ideal for documentaries, retro-themed projects, or historical 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: 7s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73398949

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1101 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: north pole,game farm,amusement park, reel 2
Reel-level year note: 1959
Reel-level location note: new york
Date: 1959 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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