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1959: Man Walking in Water Holding Black Plastic Tube, California

1959: Man Walking in Water Holding Black Plastic Tube, California

  • Year1959
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$188 USD
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Man Walking in Water Holding Black Plastic Tube, California — Clip Details

A shirtless man in white shorts walks through calm, slightly blue water along a California shoreline in this vintage 1959 home movie. He holds a black plastic floating tube in his hand, wading through smooth waves under bright sunlight. The 8mm film footage captures a nostalgic, carefree moment of mid-century beach life, showcasing classic Americana and retro leisure. This authentic archival clip offers a rare glimpse into everyday summer recreation from the late 1950s, perfect for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, and vintage film 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
6s
Starting Price
$188 USD
Clip ID
73402551

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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