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1955: Dad and Son Building Sandcastle on Cape Cod Beach

1955: Dad and Son Building Sandcastle on Cape Cod Beach

  • Year1955
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCape Cod, Mass., United States
  • Duration13s
  • Price$178 USD
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Dad and Son Building Sandcastle on Cape Cod Beach — Clip Details

1955: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a heartwarming moment on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, as a father and son build a sandcastle together on the beach. The father guides his young son through the playful process, digging in the sand and shaping the castle near the ocean's edge. The scene radiates carefree summer joy, with the waves crashing nearby and the bright sunlight highlighting their bonding experience. This authentic 8mm footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century family life, showcasing simple pleasures and timeless father-son connection during a classic American beach vacation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
13s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
64576835

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1419 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
wh ferber,nyc
Reel-level year note
1955
Reel-level location note
cape cod
Date
1955 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Cape Cod, Mass., 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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