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Alabama-1958: Man Wades Into Sea While Family Watches From Shore

  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationAlabama, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1958 Alabama
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Man Wades Into Sea While Family Watches From Shore — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1958 captures a sunny day at the Alabama coast. A man in white swim trunks wades into the blue surf, while a woman in a light dress and an older man in a plaid shirt and hat stand on the sandy shore watching. The footage shows natural movement as people enjoy the beach, with gentle waves lapping the shore under a bright sky. The color palette is characteristic of 1950s film, with saturated blues and warm tones, and the grainy texture of 8mm film adds to the nostalgic, authentic feel of this classic family vacation moment.

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
125505459

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

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
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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Topics & Keywords

  • clod
  • color
  • people
  • recreation
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  • sea
  • surf
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  • alabama
  • 1958
  • 1958 Alabama beach
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1950s family vacation
  • classic home movie footage
  • retro beach scene
  • 1950s swim trunks
  • vintage family beach day
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  • vintage beach recreation
  • 1950s family
  • Alabama coastline
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  • 1950s beach
  • 8mm film
  • vintage family footage
  • 1950s summer
  • vintage beach scene
  • 1950s nostalgia

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Supports 1950s editorial or documentary requests for Alabama coastal recreation, family vacation footage, and everyday beachgoing in color 8mm home movies.

Still Frames From This Clip

Man in white swim trunks wades into surf while two adults stand on the sandy shore.

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