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Santa Cruz California-1937: View Of Crashing Ocean Waves On A Clear Day

  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSanta Cruz, California, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1937 California
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View Of Crashing Ocean Waves On A Clear Day — Clip Details

SANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA-1937: Vintage 8mm home movie footage captures crashing ocean waves on a clear day. The grainy black-and-white film shows powerful surf rolling toward shore, with a lone swimmer visible in the water. Shot through a window frame, the footage displays classic Super 8 film characteristics including scratches, dust, and a soft focus. The scene evokes a nostalgic, timeless feel of early 20th-century coastal life and natural beauty.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
ExteriorBlack & white
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127258027

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
1937 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
Santa Cruz, California, 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

  • nature
  • outdoors
  • landmarks
  • water
  • weather
  • view
  • crashing
  • ocean
  • waves
  • clear
  • day
  • santa cruz california
  • 1937
  • 1937 ocean waves
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 home movie
  • crashing waves
  • black and white film
  • archival footage
  • early 20th century
  • coastal scenery
  • film grain
  • old film
  • historical footage
  • beach waves
  • seaside view
  • nostalgic footage
  • vintage ocean
  • classic film
  • 8mm home movie
  • retro footage
  • documentary footage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1930s coastal-life edits needing real 8mm Santa Cruz surf footage as an atmospheric nature insert or archival transition.

Still Frames From This Clip

Breaking ocean waves seen through dark vertical framing.

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