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New York-1947: Two Women Standing On A Beach As Huge Waves Come In On A Very

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1947 New York
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Two Women Standing On A Beach As Huge Waves Come In On A... — Clip Details

NEW YORK-1947: Two women in vintage 1940s attire stand at the water's edge on a windswept beach, watching powerful waves crash ashore. Shot on 8mm film, the footage captures the raw energy of the ocean under a dramatic, cloudy sky. The grainy, slightly faded color palette and visible film perforations evoke a strong sense of nostalgia and historical authenticity. The women, one in a light dress and the other in a skirt and blouse, are seen from behind, their figures silhouetted against the churning sea. This authentic home movie footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-century leisure and the natural power of the Atlantic coast.

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
124759087

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • 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 (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
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Location
New York, 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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1940s New York home-movie requests needing women at a rough Atlantic beach, ocean weather, or mid-century leisure cutaways.

Still Frames From This Clip

Two women stand near rough surf on a beach, seen from behind.

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