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Yorktown Virginia-1958: A Lot Of People Having Fun On The Beach Catching The Sun

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  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationYorktown, Virginia, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1958 Yorktown Virginia

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A Lot Of People Having Fun On The Beach Catching The Sun — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1958, this vintage home movie captures a bustling beach scene in Yorktown, Virginia. Sun-drenched waves roll onto the shore as numerous people swim, wade, and relax on the sand. The grainy, slightly faded color palette and soft focus evoke a nostalgic 1950s summer holiday. In the distance, a large ship rests near a pier under a pale blue sky. The footage, framed by a dark border, offers authentic archival footage for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127284656

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • 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
1958 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Yorktown, Virginia, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • beach
  • sun
  • people
  • swim
  • fun
  • lot
  • catching
  • swimming
  • enjoying
  • holidays
  • yorktown virginia
  • 1958
  • 1958 beach footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1950s summer vacation
  • people swimming
  • sunbathing crowd
  • retro home movie
  • archival beach scene
  • 1950s Americana
  • classic family vacation
  • vintage film grain
  • seaside holiday
  • old film footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • nostalgic summer
  • vintage 1950s
  • beach crowd
  • historical footage
  • retro film
  • vintage vacation

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