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San Francisco California-1937: Historical Snippet Of Waves Crashing Upon The Rocks

  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1937 San Francisco California
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Historical Snippet Of Waves Crashing Upon The Rocks — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1937, this vintage home movie captures a dramatic coastal scene with waves crashing against dark rocks along a stormy shoreline. The grainy black-and-white footage shows turbulent surf and a moody, overcast sky, with visible film scratches and wear that enhance its historical authenticity. The camera remains steady, offering a raw, unfiltered glimpse of nature's power from a classic mid-20th century perspective. This archival clip evokes a sense of nostalgia and serves as authentic period footage for documentaries, historical projects, or editorial content exploring early 20th century life and landscapes.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
124760929

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People 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.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1937 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
San Francisco, California, 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

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  • rocks
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  • 1937
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  • stormy ocean waves
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  • vintage nature footage
  • documentary stock
  • retro coastal scene
  • classic 8mm
  • historical footage
  • stormy shoreline
  • old film scratches
  • nostalgic ocean
  • 1930s California
  • vintage film clip

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1930s San Francisco coastal home-movie footage suited for documentary inserts, environmental history sequences, or period travel cutaways needing surf and rocky shoreline views.

Still Frames From This Clip

Dark rocks sit offshore as waves break under a hazy sky.

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