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San Francisco California USA-1957: Man Exploring Rocky Tide Pools on Coast

$149 · Editorial onlyDirect license: editorial use only. $149 flat from Stockfilm for documentary, news and educational use, plus internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1957 San Francisco

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Man Exploring Rocky Tide Pools on Coast — 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 a rugged California coastline. He carefully navigates the wet, dark rocks as waves crash around him, with the deep blue ocean stretching to the horizon under a clear sky. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, slight color fading, and natural camera movement, capturing a candid moment of seaside exploration. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century coastal recreation and family vacation life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122655628

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$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • 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.

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Date
1957 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • ocean
  • splendid
  • blue
  • sky
  • surfer
  • man
  • stranding
  • beach
  • waves
  • single
  • soft
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  • rock
  • holidays
  • SAN francisco california USA
  • 1957
  • 1957 vintage home movie
  • California coastline
  • rocky tide pools
  • 8mm film
  • Super 8 footage
  • vintage swim trunks
  • 1950s beach
  • ocean exploration
  • archival footage
  • seaside recreation
  • family vacation
  • vintage film grain
  • old film
  • retro footage
  • nostalgic clip
  • documentary style
  • vintage color
  • coastal exploration
  • 1950s clothing
  • vintage 8mm

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