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1947: Calm Waters with Boat and Distant Islands

1947: Calm Waters with Boat and Distant Islands

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  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1947 Middletown

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Calm Waters with Boat and Distant Islands — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1947 captures a serene water scene in Middletown, United States. The clip shows a calm coastal area with gentle waves lapping against the shore, surrounded by lush green trees and distant islands. A small boat with an engine hums softly as it moves across the blue water, creating gentle splashes. Men in casual attire, some wearing glasses, are seen relaxing and talking, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The natural beauty of the coast, with flowing water and birds in the sky, evokes a sense of nostalgia and leisure. This authentic 1940s vintage moment reflects mid-century tourism and quiet coastal life, preserved in classic 8mm film.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68015907

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Date
1947 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Middletown, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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