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1962: A Port is Seen in San Pedro, California

1962: A Port is Seen in San Pedro, California

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  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSan Pedro, California, United States
  • Duration13s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1962 California

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A Port is Seen in San Pedro, California — Clip Details

1962: A vibrant vintage 8mm home movie captures the bustling port of San Pedro, California, under bright daylight. The scene showcases cargo ships docked at the pier, with waves crashing against the hulls and a gentle breeze stirring the greenery along the waterfront. Workers move about the industrial area, emphasizing the port's role in commercial trade and maritime industry. The footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American life, with lush trees, grassy banks, and a clear blue sky enhancing the scenic beauty. This authentic archival clip reflects the era's charm and the importance of maritime commerce in Southern California.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
13s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67863889

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1236 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
disneyland
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1962 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
San Pedro, California, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • port
  • ship
  • cargo
  • business
  • trade
  • water
  • scene
  • magnificent
  • industry
  • greenery
  • vast
  • work
  • owned
  • grass
  • trees
  • outdoor
  • splash
  • waves
  • blue
  • windy
  • sunny
  • daylight
  • SAN pedro
  • california
  • 1962
  • home video
  • 1962 port footage
  • San Pedro California
  • vintage 8mm film
  • maritime industry
  • cargo ships
  • home movie 1962
  • archival 8mm
  • American waterfront
  • commercial shipping
  • seaside work
  • vintage home video
  • retro film
  • historical footage
  • coastal trade
  • sunny day
  • waves crashing
  • blue sky
  • industrial port
  • Americana nostalgia
  • editorial use
  • documentary clip
  • old film
  • outdoor scene
  • 1960s America
  • maritime history

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