1959: A Man Ready to Swim Nearby the Beach, California

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration11s
Price$188 USD

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A Man Ready to Swim Nearby the Beach, California — Clip Details

A vintage 1959 home movie clip from California captures a man in swim trunks preparing to enter the ocean near a sandy beach. He holds an air tube, likely for swimming or snorkeling, as waves roll in and beachgoers enjoy the sun. The 8mm footage shows classic mid-century Americana with cars parked nearby, palm trees swaying, and a lifeguard tower visible in the distance. This nostalgic archival clip offers authentic 1950s beachside holiday life, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 11s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73402527

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1084 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: philip 15 mos,santa anita,vegas,arizona,new mexico
Reel-level year note: 1958-1959
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1959 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: California, 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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