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1966: A Black Kite Flying in the Sky Above a Busy Road in Catalina, California

1966: A Black Kite Flying in the Sky Above a Busy Road in Catalina, California

  • Year1966
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCatalina, California, United States
  • Duration25s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1966 California
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A Black Kite Flying in the Sky Above a Busy Road in... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1966 capturing a black kite soaring in the clear blue sky above a busy road on Catalina Island, California. The scene features moving vehicles, including sedans, passing along the coastal road lined with buildings and street lights. The sunny, nostalgic footage showcases a classic mid-century American island town with a lively atmosphere and scenic views. This authentic archival 8mm home movie offers a rare glimpse into everyday life in the 1960s, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro Americana projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
25s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67968066

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1106 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
wedding,vacation
Reel-level year note
1966
Reel-level location note
danville,illinois,california
Date
1966 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Catalina, 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

  • black
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  • sky
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  • vehicles
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  • blue
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  • busy
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  • catalina
  • california
  • 1966
  • home video
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  • Catalina California 1966
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  • coastal road traffic
  • 1960s Americana
  • retro California footage
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  • sunny island scenery
  • vintage road trip
  • classic home video
  • nostalgic 1960s
  • American island life
  • moving vehicles 1966
  • blue sky kite
  • historic home movie
  • 8mm film footage
  • old film archive
  • editorial use vintage clip

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