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1947: Beach Scene in Middletown

1947: Beach Scene in Middletown

  • Year1947
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationMiddletown, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1947 Middletown
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Beach Scene in Middletown — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1947 captures a joyful beach scene in Middletown, United States. Families and couples enjoy the sunny shoreline, with waves crashing onto the sand and people splashing in the water. The footage exudes a nostalgic, carefree mood, showcasing mid-century leisure and outdoor entertainment. The grainy, warm-toned film quality reflects classic 1940s home movie aesthetics, offering authentic archival footage of post-war vintage. This charming slice of history is ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
9s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68102999

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
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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