Skip to content
Stockfilm logo
Search
Home / Clips / ...
Full catalog export
Skip to content
Stockfilm logo
Search
Home/Browse/Miami Florida-1956: Men Carrying Massive Marlin on Tropical Dock

Miami Florida-1956: Men Carrying Massive Marlin on Tropical Dock

$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.

  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationMiami, Florida, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1956 · Miami, Florida, United States

$149 · Editorial onlyDirect license: editorial use only

$149 USD flat · royalty-free worldwide · 4K restored master (MP4)

Before you add to cart: 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. Checkout will only offer editorial, educational, internal and social/web scopes.

Boards
Need 10+ clips? Send your brief and get a curated shortlist →

Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.

Explore this year and place

Compare featured footage, popular clips and the full collection.

Same year and place1956 · Miami, Florida, United StatesExplore footage →Across the archiveFilmed in 1956Explore the year →Across the yearsMiami, Florida, United StatesExplore the place →

Men Carrying Massive Marlin on Tropical Dock — Clip Details

MIAMI FLORIDA-1956: Men in white shirts and hats carry a massive marlin on a wooden dock, its long bill and dark blue body dominating the frame. The tropical setting features palm trees and calm water under bright daylight, with the fish being carefully handled by several individuals. Shot on 8mm film, the footage captures the excitement of a successful catch with authentic vintage color and grain, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century fishing culture.

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
124607888

Rights & Clearance

$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.

Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip. Review the flags below for your editorial context.

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

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1956 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
Miami, Florida, 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

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

Open Clip Documentation RecordRequest source information

Topics & Keywords

  • fish
  • fishing
  • nature
  • captive fish
  • beach
  • huge
  • capture
  • fishman
  • daylight
  • miami florida
  • 1956
  • 1956 fishing footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Miami Florida 1956
  • marlin catch
  • tropical dock scene
  • 1950s home movie
  • fisherman with catch
  • vintage fishing
  • classic 8mm footage
  • archival fishing clip
  • 1950s Florida
  • large fish on dock
  • tropical fishing
  • vintage home movie
  • 8mm film
  • 1950s nostalgia
  • fishing haul
  • marlin on dock
  • 1950s Americana
  • vintage documentary footage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1950s Miami sport-fishing, dockside catch handling, and tropical leisure inserts in documentary or educational edits.
Period detail
The white caps, high-waisted trousers, printed T-shirt, wooden dock, and 8mm color may show mid-century recreational fishing culture in Miami.
Home-movie behavior
The handheld camera watches from close range as men carry and steady an oversized marlin, giving the scene an informal dockside home-movie perspective.
What appears in frame
Visible elements include several men in light shirts and caps, a massive marlin, its long bill, a narrow dock, calm water, palm trees, and bright daylight.
Film character
The clip has soft 8mm color, visible grain, slight blur, uneven exposure, and handheld framing that read as authentic physical-film texture.
Edit role
An editor could use this as a short insert, memory beat, or cutaway for fishing, coastal tourism, Miami leisure, or vintage vacation sequences.
Historical context
The footage visually places a large sport-fishing catch within a tropical waterfront setting, reflecting recreational outdoor activity without proving a named event.
Research note
People and a possible shirt logo are visible, so likeness and brand review may be needed in addition to copyright and source-license checks.
Research search match
Search phrases might include 1950s Miami fishing dock, vintage 8mm marlin catch, Florida sport fishing home movie, and tropical dockside fish footage.
Archive pairing path
Pair first with adjacent shots from the same reel, then other Miami 1956 waterfront material, then broader vintage fishing or Florida tourism footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

In 1956 Miami, men in light shirts and caps carry a large marlin along a waterfront dock with palms in the background.

Men move a large marlin along a sunny dock near palm-lined water.

License this still · $49
Two men in caps appear to steady a large marlin on a Miami dock, with tropical water and palms visible behind them.

Men handle the large marlin as it dominates the dockside frame.

License this still · $49
A close, soft 8mm view shows the large marlin and its bill near a tropical Miami dock, with men partly visible below.

The marlin fills the frame against palms and bright sky near the dock.

License this still · $49
Men in caps and casual shirts stand beside a massive marlin on a Miami dock, with water, palms, and a nearby building behind them.

Dockside group stands around the large marlin after the catch.

License this still · $49

Visually Similar Clips

Explore related collections

Browse the same year and place, explore the decade, or compare the location in another year.

1956 Miami Florida collection
Same year and place

1956 Miami Florida

Browse collection →
1956 Florida collection
Same year, broader location

1956 Florida

Browse collection →
1950s collection collection
Same decade

1950s collection

Browse collection →
1960 Miami Florida collection
Same place, another year

1960 Miami Florida

Browse collection →
← Previous in archiveMiami Florida-1956: Giant Marlin Caught and Hoisted on DockNext in archive →Miami Florida-1956: Two Men Discussing Fish on Pier
Stockfilm logo

Real 8mm and Super 8 home movies restored for documentary, agency, museum, and production work. Preserving family film since 2015, and built to stay online for the next hundred years.

Explore

  • Browse
  • Still Images
  • Project footage
  • Curated Collections
  • Top 100 Clips
  • Comedies
  • By Decade
  • Archive Index

By Decade

  • 1930s
  • 1940s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1980s

License

  • Licensing Guide
  • Marketplaces
  • Compare Sources
  • Request Footage
  • AI Training Data
  • FAQ

Create

  • AI Clip Analyzer
  • Rough Cut Builder
  • Footage Brief
  • Can You Show It?
  • Project Boards
  • Filmmaker Tools
  • Documentary Grant

For Professionals

  • For Archival Producers
  • APA Member Benefit
  • Archive Integrity
  • Visual Memory Index
  • Archive Methodology
  • Licensing Guide
  • Submit a Production Brief
  • Contact Stockfilm

Learn

  • TimeFly: A Fly Brain Watches 1963
  • Blog
  • Visual Memory Index
  • AI Restoration Research
  • Case Studies
  • Resources & Guides
  • How We Preserve

About

  • About Us
  • Speaking & Interviews
  • Press Kit
  • For Librarians
  • The 100-Year Commitment
  • Partner Program
  • Contact
  • Careers

Follow

FacebookXLinkedInYouTube
© 2026 Stockfilm, 2823 Callan Ct, Broomfield, Colorado 80023, USAFor AI AgentsDigital DeliveryReturns & RefundsPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsCompliance

Same year and place

In the collection: 1956 · Miami, Florida, United States

174 clips from this year and place. A sample of the footage:

Browse this collection →
Miami Florida-1956: Children Building with Sand and Bricks

Miami Florida-1956: Children Building with Sand and Bricks

Filmed 1956$149 · Editorial only
Miami Florida-1956: Children Playing with Bricks on Cold Day

Miami Florida-1956: Children Playing with Bricks on Cold Day

Filmed 1956$149 · Editorial only
Miami Florida-1956: Two Boys Playing in Suburban Backyard

Miami Florida-1956: Two Boys Playing in Suburban Backyard

Filmed 1956$149 · Editorial only
Miami Florida-1956: Children Play with Bricks and Tarp in Sandy Area

Miami Florida-1956: Children Play with Bricks and Tarp in Sandy Area

Filmed 1956$149 · Editorial only
Miami Florida-1956: Kids Collecting Bricks and Rubble

Miami Florida-1956: Kids Collecting Bricks and Rubble

Filmed 1956$149 · Editorial only
Miami Florida-1956: Children in Cowboy Hats Stacking Red Bricks

Miami Florida-1956: Children in Cowboy Hats Stacking Red Bricks

Filmed 1956$149 · Editorial only

Discover Related Footage

Same Location, Different Era

More from United States across other decades

Lake Tahoe California-1969: Man Working on Small Animal with Tool
Lake Tahoe California-1969: Man Working on Small Animal with Tool1969 · Lake Tahoe, California, United States$149 · Commercial
Lake Tahoe California-1969: Person Grooming Dog with Clippers
Lake Tahoe California-1969: Person Grooming Dog with Clippers1969 · Lake Tahoe, California, United States$149 · Editorial only
Lake Tahoe California-1969: Boy Grooming Small Dog with Electric Clippers
Lake Tahoe California-1969: Boy Grooming Small Dog with Electric Clippers1969 · Lake Tahoe, California, United States$149 · Editorial only
Lake Tahoe California-1969: Woman Trims Dog's Fur on Table
Lake Tahoe California-1969: Woman Trims Dog's Fur on Table1969 · Lake Tahoe, California, United States$149 · Editorial only

Same Era, Different Location

1950s footage from around the world

Venezuela-1959: Restaurant Patrons Dining Under Yellow and Blue Umbrellas
Venezuela-1959: Restaurant Patrons Dining Under Yellow and Blue Umbrellas1959 · Venezuela$149 · Editorial only
Venezuela-1959: Elderly Couple Dining at Outdoor Restaurant
Venezuela-1959: Elderly Couple Dining at Outdoor Restaurant1959 · Venezuela$149 · Editorial only
Venezuela-1959: People at Outdoor Party with Cocktails
Venezuela-1959: People at Outdoor Party with Cocktails1959 · Venezuela$149 · Editorial only
Venezuela-1959: Man Drinking at Restaurant Table
Venezuela-1959: Man Drinking at Restaurant Table1959 · Venezuela$149 · Editorial only

Most Similar Clips

1950s footage also from United States

Hicksville New York-1955: Girl Playing with Slinky Toy on Steps in Sun
Hicksville New York-1955: Girl Playing with Slinky Toy on Steps in Sun1955 · Hicksville, New York, United States$149 · Editorial only
Catskill New York-1957: Budweiser Clydesdales Pulling Fire Wagon in Catskill
Catskill New York-1957: Budweiser Clydesdales Pulling Fire Wagon in Catskill1957 · Catskill, New York, United States$149 · Editorial only
Nevada USA-1959: VW Bus at Desert Inn Motel on Nevada Road
Nevada USA-1959: VW Bus at Desert Inn Motel on Nevada Road1959 · Nevada, United States$149 · Editorial only
Saint Louis Missouri-1959: Man in Dark Suit Sitting on Striped Couch
Saint Louis Missouri-1959: Man in Dark Suit Sitting on Striped Couch1959 · Saint Louis, Missouri, United States$149 · Editorial only

You May Also Like

Clips with similar subjects and themes

Memphis Tennessee USA-1963: Neon Sign for the Village Inn, Memphis
Memphis Tennessee USA-1963: Neon Sign for the Village Inn, Memphis1963 · Memphis, Tennessee, United States$149 · Editorial only
Nebraska-1969: Driving Through Nebraska Farmland
Nebraska-1969: Driving Through Nebraska Farmland1969 · Nebraska, United States$149 · Commercial
Oklahoma USA-1967: Grassland and Distant Hills from Moving Vehicle, Oklahoma
Oklahoma USA-1967: Grassland and Distant Hills from Moving Vehicle, Oklahoma1967 · Oklahoma, United States$149 · Commercial
North Hollywood California-1962: Boy in White Shirt and Red Pants Climbing Tree
North Hollywood California-1962: Boy in White Shirt and Red Pants Climbing Tree1962 · North Hollywood, California, United States$149 · Editorial only