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New York-1947: Family Playing At The Beach

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  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1947 New York

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Family Playing At The Beach — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1947, this vintage home movie captures a joyful family at the beach in New York. A man and woman in period swimwear crouch to play with their young children, their faces lit with smiles. The grainy black-and-white footage shows classic 1940s fashion—bikinis, swim trunks, and headscarves—amidst a sun-drenched shoreline. The camera remains steady, focusing on intimate moments of laughter and connection as the family enjoys a carefree summer day. This authentic archival footage evokes nostalgia and warmth, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
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
124916706

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.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • 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
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Location
New York, 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

  • children
  • games
  • beach
  • parents
  • squatting
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  • playing
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  • new york
  • 1947
  • 1940s family beach footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • New York 1947
  • 1940s swimwear
  • family playing at beach
  • 8mm home movie
  • classic American family
  • nostalgic 1940s footage
  • vintage beach vacation
  • archival family moments
  • 1940s childhood
  • retro family film
  • old home movie
  • 8mm archival footage
  • 1940s parents
  • vintage family fun
  • classic 1940s lifestyle
  • black and white home movie
  • 1940s summer
  • 8mm family footage

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