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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 enjoy the sun, sand, and ocean waves, with children playing in the water, swimming, and wading near the shore. Men and women in classic bathing suits and sun hats stroll along the beach, ride rafts, and jump into the surf. The nostalgic, grainy quality of the 8mm film evokes mid-20th century vintage, offering authentic archival footage ideal for documentaries, historical projects, and retro-themed 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
18s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68102978

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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