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1953: Historic Moana Surfrider Beach Hotel with Tourists Frollicking About.

1953: Historic Moana Surfrider Beach Hotel with Tourists Frollicking About.

  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationHonolulu, Hawaii, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$178 USD
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Historic Moana Surfrider Beach Hotel with Tourists... — Clip Details

1953 vintage 8mm home movie footage from Honolulu, Hawaii, capturing the historic Moana Surfrider Beach Hotel with tourists enjoying the tropical shoreline. Guests frolic along the sand and swim in the waves under bright sun, surrounded by palm trees and scenic coastal views. The film showcases classic 1950s vacation culture with sunbathers, surfers, and families relishing the paradise atmosphere. This rare archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century Hawaiian tourism and leisure, preserved in authentic Super 8 style with natural color and grain.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
60000605

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2356 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Reel-level year note
1953
Reel-level location note
hawaii
Date
1953 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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