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1947: People Enjoying Day at the Beach in Middletown

1947: People Enjoying Day at the Beach in Middletown

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  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, United States
  • Duration18s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $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
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
18s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68020560

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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.)
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