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California-1952: Young People on Speedboat Riding Across Harbor Water

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

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

$149 · Editorial onlyDirect license: editorial use only

$149 USD flat · royalty-free worldwide · 4K restored master (MP4)

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Young People on Speedboat Riding Across Harbor Water — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1952 captures young people enjoying a sunny day at a California harbor. The clip opens with a group of individuals on a wooden pier, then transitions to small motorboats speeding across the deep blue sea. Two men are seen riding a white and red speedboat, creating a wake as they glide through the water. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 film characteristics: warm color tones, slight grain, and a nostalgic, candid feel. This authentic slice of mid-century American leisure showcases recreational boating and seaside fun.

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
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127545679

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.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1234 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
miss universe
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1952 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
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

  • speed boat
  • sea
  • sport
  • ship
  • harbor
  • young
  • people
  • harbour
  • riding
  • speed
  • boat
  • sports
  • recreation
  • california
  • 1952
  • 1952 California home movie
  • vintage 8mm film
  • speed boat footage
  • motorboat on sea
  • young people 1950s
  • seaside recreation
  • vintage boating
  • retro California
  • archival 8mm
  • Super 8 film
  • 1950s leisure
  • vintage water footage
  • old film footage
  • nostalgic boating
  • 1950s lifestyle
  • vintage harbor
  • 8mm home movie
  • classic boating
  • vintage California
  • 1950s recreation

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