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1947: People Enjoying Day at the Beach in Middletown

1947: People Enjoying Day at the Beach in Middletown

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, United States
  • Duration18s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1947 Middletown
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People Enjoying Day at the Beach in Middletown — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1947 captures a joyful day at the beach in Middletown, United States. Families and individuals in period-appropriate bathing suits, hats, and caps enjoy the sun, waves, and sand. Children play in the surf, swim, and wade near the shore while adults relax and walk along the water's edge. The film shows a classic mid-century American beach outing with natural, unscripted moments of leisure and recreation. This authentic archival 8mm clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into post-war vintage and everyday life in the 1940s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
18s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68020560

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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