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1952: Waves Crashing on Rocky Shore

1952: Waves Crashing on Rocky Shore

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCatalina, California, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Waves Crashing on Rocky Shore — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1952 capturing a serene coastal scene at Catalina, California. Rolling waves crash against rocky ledges along the shoreline, creating white foam as the tide recedes. The natural beauty of the Pacific coast is highlighted with a peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere. This authentic slice of mid-century vintage offers a rare glimpse into a classic seaside vacation experience, preserved in grainy, warm-toned 8mm film. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67967333

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 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
Catalina, 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

  • seaside
  • water
  • ocean
  • waves
  • crashing
  • rocks
  • ledge
  • tide
  • foam
  • vacation
  • sightseeing
  • peaceful
  • scenery
  • relaxing
  • stones
  • jagger
  • rolling
  • land
  • coastal
  • view
  • international waters
  • 1952
  • home video
  • 1952 seaside footage
  • Catalina California coast
  • ocean waves crashing
  • 8mm vintage film
  • vintage home movie
  • coastal scenery
  • Pacific shoreline
  • retro vacation clip
  • historic 8mm
  • nostalgic beach view
  • rolling waves
  • rocky ledge
  • tide and foam
  • archival footage
  • 8mm film
  • seaside relaxation
  • old home video
  • classic coastal view
  • peaceful ocean

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