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India-1969: Beach Bathing and a Topiary Monkey Sculpture

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationIndia
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Beach Bathing and a Topiary Monkey Sculpture — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1969, this vintage home movie captures a serene Indian beach with gentle waves lapping a sandy shore. The footage shows people strolling along the coastline and a distinctive topiary sculpture of a monkey in a garden, with a water tower visible in the background. The color palette features a strong purple and blue tint, characteristic of aged film, with visible grain and slight color distortion. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century life in India, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic projects.

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
125062591

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: 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
1969 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
India 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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  • topiary monkey sculpture
  • purple tinted film
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  • nostalgic beach scene
  • old film grain
  • Indian garden sculpture
  • vintage documentary footage
  • 1969 travel footage
  • retro color film
  • seaside strolling
  • vintage topiary art

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for requests needing late-1960s India home-movie beach atmosphere and a brief travel insert with distinctive public-garden topiary.

Still Frames From This Clip

Elevated view of waves meeting a sandy beach with small figures near the shoreline.

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← Previous in archiveIndia-1969: Scenic Treeline And Small Boats Docked Along A BeachNext in archive →India-1969: Topiary Statues Of Monkey And Horse In Botanical Garden
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