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San Francisco California USA-1957: A Man Standing On Rocks In The Sea As The

  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1957 San Francisco
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A Man Standing On Rocks In The Sea As The — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1957 showing a man in blue swim trunks and a pink shirt exploring rocky tide pools along the California coast. He carefully navigates the wet, seaweed-covered rocks as waves crash nearby, captured with authentic film grain and color shifts typical of Super 8 footage. The scene evokes a nostalgic summer holiday atmosphere, with natural lighting and a handheld camera perspective that enhances its authentic, personal feel. This archival clip offers a glimpse into mid-century seaside recreation and family life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Handheld
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122655611

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Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1957 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
San Francisco, 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
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • sea
  • rocks
  • waves
  • beach
  • seaside
  • man
  • standing
  • holidays
  • SAN francisco california USA
  • 1957
  • 1957 vintage home movie
  • California coast
  • rocky tide pools
  • 8mm film footage
  • seaside exploration
  • vintage swimwear
  • retro beach scene
  • archival footage
  • classic family vacation
  • 1950s California
  • old film footage
  • nostalgic summer
  • coastal rocks
  • waves crashing
  • vintage camera style
  • film grain
  • handheld footage
  • historical home movie
  • 1950s lifestyle

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