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1952: Boat Gliding Across Calm Waters Near California Coast

1952: Boat Gliding Across Calm Waters Near California Coast

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration14s
  • Price$178 USD
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Boat Gliding Across Calm Waters Near California Coast — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1952 captures a serene coastal scene in California, featuring a boat gliding across calm blue waters with gentle waves and lush green trees lining the shore. Men in glasses are seen enjoying leisure time, talking and looking toward a distant island under a clear sky. The footage showcases natural beauty, flowing water, and the peaceful ambiance of a classic American seaside getaway, evoking nostalgia and tranquility. The film’s grainy texture and authentic 1950s aesthetic highlight its archival value as a rare glimpse into mid-century leisure and tourism along the California coast.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
14s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67805818

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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
California, 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • nature
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  • 1952
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  • vintage California nature
  • 8mm waves and trees
  • classic American leisure
  • archival 1950s footage
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  • 8mm coastal scene
  • vintage 1952 film
  • 8mm home video
  • 1950s tourism

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