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Santa Cruz California-1937: People Play Near Alcove On Beach As The Tide Covers

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  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSanta Cruz, California, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1937 California

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People Play Near Alcove On Beach As The Tide Covers — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1937, this vintage home movie captures a group of people playing on a sandy beach near a large natural rock alcove in Santa Cruz, California. The tide rolls in, washing over the shore as individuals wade and walk along the water's edge. The grainy black-and-white footage shows figures in period swimwear enjoying the seaside, with the distinctive rock formation framing the scene. The film's characteristic grain and soft focus evoke a nostalgic, archival feel, offering a rare glimpse into mid-20th century beach life and leisure.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: commercial and editorial use
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127257708

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$149 · Commercial Direct license: commercial and editorial use. $149 flat from Stockfilm. Royalty-free worldwide license for commercial and editorial use, delivered as the restored 4K master.

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.

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Date
1937 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Santa Cruz, California, 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

  • playful
  • young
  • nature
  • shore
  • sand
  • sky
  • people
  • play
  • alcove
  • beach
  • tide
  • covers
  • santa cruz california
  • 1937
  • 1937 beach footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1930s home movie
  • beach with rock arch
  • tide covering shore
  • people playing at beach
  • 8mm home movie
  • archival beach footage
  • historic California
  • black and white film
  • vintage family vacation
  • seaside recreation
  • 1930s beach life
  • natural rock alcove
  • old film footage
  • nostalgic beach scene
  • 8mm home movie footage
  • vintage California
  • archival 1937 footage

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