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1947: Couple Catches Waves on Beach in Middletown

1947: Couple Catches Waves on Beach in Middletown

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1947 Middletown
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Couple Catches Waves on Beach in Middletown — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1947 captures a joyful couple playing on the beach in Middletown, United States. They laugh and chase the waves, their bare feet sinking into the damp sand as the ocean mist sprays around them. The grainy, nostalgic footage showcases classic mid-century vintage, with the couple's playful banter and carefree energy reflecting the era's spirit. This authentic archival 8mm film offers a rare glimpse into post-war leisure and family life, perfect for documentaries, historical projects, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68016042

Source & Documentation

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Date
1947 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Middletown, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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