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California-1959: Grandmother Plays On Beach And In Ocean Waves

  • Year1959
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Grandmother Plays On Beach And In Ocean Waves — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1959 captures a grandmother in a plaid one-piece swimsuit and swim cap enjoying a sunny day at the California beach. She walks along the shoreline, steps into the ocean waves, and poses for the camera with palm trees and a beachside building in the background. The footage shows natural film grain, slight color fading, and authentic Super 8 motion, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century family life and seaside recreation.

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
125507568

Rights & Clearance

Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

  • 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.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1084 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
philip 15 mos,santa anita,vegas,arizona,new mexico
Reel-level year note
1958-1959
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1959 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

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  • grandma
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  • 1959
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  • vintage 8mm film
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  • retro beach vacation
  • 1950s home movie
  • vintage swimwear
  • ocean waves 1959
  • old family film
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  • beachside palm trees
  • vintage family memory
  • 1950s nostalgia
  • archival beach footage
  • retro family vacation
  • 8mm film grain
  • vintage swimming suit
  • seaside recreation 1959
  • old film footage
  • classic family moments

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