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1947: Waterfront Scene with Calm Water and Trees

1947: Waterfront Scene with Calm Water and Trees

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  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, United States
  • Duration12s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1947 Middletown

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Waterfront Scene with Calm Water and Trees — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1947 captures a serene waterfront scene in Middletown, United States. The clip shows a calm water area with gentle waves lapping against the shore, surrounded by lush green trees and distant islands. A boat glides across the blue water, its engine humming as it moves past the coastline. Men in casual attire, some wearing glasses, stand along the shore, talking and looking out at the water, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The natural beauty of the coast, with flowing water and birds in flight, evokes a sense of nostalgia and tranquility. This authentic 1940s home movie offers a rare glimpse into mid-century leisure and vintage, perfect for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
12s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68016332

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