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San Francisco California-1957: Dark Ocean Foamy Waves Ripple Up Wet Sandy Beach

  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1957 San Francisco
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Dark Ocean Foamy Waves Ripple Up Wet Sandy Beach — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1957, this vintage home movie captures a moody, sepia-toned view of the ocean from a fixed perspective. Foamy waves ripple across the wet sandy shore, their white crests contrasting against the dark, textured water. The footage shows natural film grain, scratches, and a soft focus, evoking a nostalgic, melancholic atmosphere. The scene is quiet and contemplative, with no people or movement beyond the constant motion of the waves. This archival clip offers a raw, authentic glimpse of a coastal moment from mid-century America, perfect for historical or emotional storytelling.

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
6s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
127710624

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No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People 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
1957 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
San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
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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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for requests needing 1950s 8mm coastal atmosphere from San Francisco for documentary inserts, memory sequences, or quiet environmental transitions.

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