1971: Man Swimming in Public Pool with Otters in New York

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Year1971
Decade1970s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD
Collection1971 New York

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Man Swimming in Public Pool with Otters in New York — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1971 captures a man swimming in a public pool in New York, with playful otters swimming nearby. The sunny day and cheerful atmosphere reflect classic summer recreation. This archival footage showcases nostalgic 1970s leisure, with natural film grain and authentic color tones typical of home movie film. The scene blends human activity with unexpected wildlife, offering a unique slice of Americana from the early 1970s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $188 USD
Clip ID: 73572073

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1008 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1971
Reel-level location note: new york,vermont,new hampshire,maine
Date: 1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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