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Alabama-1958: Boy Holds Crab on Beach as It Raises Legs in Struggle

  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationAlabama, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1958 Alabama
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Boy Holds Crab on Beach as It Raises Legs in Struggle — Clip Details

A young boy in a red and white checkered shirt holds a crab on a sandy beach in Alabama, 1958. The crab, with its legs and claws raised, appears to be struggling as the boy prods it with a stick. The footage, shot on 8mm film, captures the natural interaction between child and creature in a candid, home movie style. The grainy, slightly faded colors and soft focus evoke a nostalgic, archival feel, offering a glimpse into mid-century Americana and childhood exploration.

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
125504586

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.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1958 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
Alabama, 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 1950s Alabama home-movie requests needing a brief beach wildlife or childhood exploration cutaway.

Still Frames From This Clip

In 1958 Alabama beach footage, a crab appears on sand with raised legs, framed by dark film edges and soft color.
A crab raises its legs on the sandy beach surface.

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