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Middletown Pennsylvania-1975: Kids Running From Breaking Waves As Families Swim

$149 · CommercialDirect license: commercial and editorial use. $149 flat from Stockfilm. Royalty-free worldwide license for commercial and editorial use, delivered as the restored 4K master.

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1947 Middletown

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Kids Running From Breaking Waves As Families Swim — Clip Details

A young boy in blue swim trunks runs through foamy waves at the shoreline as families enjoy a summer day at the beach. Children in vintage swim caps play in the surf while adults wade nearby, some holding boogie boards. Shot on 8mm film in 1975, this grainy, color-tinted home movie captures candid moments of seaside recreation with a nostalgic, authentic feel. The footage shows natural movement and the energy of a classic American beach outing.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: commercial and editorial use
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123221472

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$149 · Commercial Direct license: commercial and editorial use. $149 flat from Stockfilm. Royalty-free worldwide license for commercial and editorial use, delivered as the restored 4K master.

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.

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Date
1947 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Middletown, Pennsylvania, 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

  • surf ocean beach swim caps boogie boards
  • kids
  • running
  • breaking
  • waves
  • families
  • boogie
  • board
  • 1970's
  • sports
  • recreation
  • middletown PA
  • 1975
  • 1975 beach footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • kids running from waves
  • family beach day
  • vintage swim caps
  • boogie boards
  • ocean waves
  • summer recreation
  • 1970s home movie
  • seaside nostalgia
  • 8mm home movie
  • beach family fun
  • retro beach footage
  • vintage swimming caps
  • 1970s Americana
  • archival beach footage
  • vintage film grain
  • 8mm footage
  • beach vacation 1975

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