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South Haven Michigan-1946: Having Fun Under The Sun! W/ Dad And The Kids (Beach

  • Year1946
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationSouth Haven, Michigan, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1946 South Haven Michigan
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Having Fun Under The Sun — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1946, this vintage home movie captures a family enjoying a sunny day at the beach in South Haven, Michigan. Two young boys in classic swim trunks play in the shallow water and sand while an adult, likely their father, stands nearby. The footage features the characteristic purple color cast and grain of early 8mm film, with a handheld camera capturing candid moments of childhood joy and seaside recreation. The scene evokes a nostalgic, authentic slice of mid-20th century Americana.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
124752896

Rights & Clearance

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
1946 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
South Haven, Michigan, 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

  • sand
  • beach
  • sun
  • castle
  • ocean
  • dad
  • kids
  • fun
  • day
  • nature
  • SOUTH haven michigan
  • 1946
  • 1946 family beach footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1940s home movie
  • childhood beach play
  • vintage family vacation
  • retro beach scene
  • 8mm film grain
  • nostalgic family moments
  • classic American summer
  • vintage swim trunks
  • 1940s beach life
  • archival family footage
  • old home movie
  • vintage 8mm footage
  • beach day 1946
  • family fun in 1940s
  • historic 8mm film
  • vintage childhood memories
  • 1940s Americana

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