1965: Crowds Sunbathing at Brighton Beach, Coney Island

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Year1965
Decade1960s
LocationNew York City, United States
Duration23s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Crowds Sunbathing at Brighton Beach, Coney Island — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm film footage from 1965 captures a bustling summer day at Brighton Beach in Coney Island, New York City. Crowds of sunbathers and vacationers relax on sandy shores, lounging on towels under the bright sun. Families and friends enjoy the coastal atmosphere, with surf rolling in and beachgoers in 1960s swimwear and casual fashion. The scene reflects a carefree, nostalgic era of American seaside leisure, with a mix of quiet relaxation and lively activity. This authentic archival footage offers a vivid glimpse into mid-1960s beach culture and urban summer life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 23s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 62361074

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1070 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: worlds fair
Reel-level year note: 1964-1965
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1965 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: New York City, 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: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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