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1978: Man Swimming and Diving in California Backyard Pool

1978: Man Swimming and Diving in California Backyard Pool

  • Year1978
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Price$188 USD
  • Collection1978 California
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Man Swimming and Diving in California Backyard Pool — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1978 captures a man joyfully swimming and diving in a backyard pool in California. The grainy, nostalgic footage showcases playful movement and carefree summer fun, reflecting classic 1970s family life. The natural lighting and casual camera work highlight the spontaneity of a holiday moment, offering authentic archival footage ideal for documentaries, retro-themed 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
9s
Starting Price
$188 USD
Clip ID
73565339

Source & Documentation

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Date
1978 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
California, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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