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1962: The Waves of the Sea Come Crashing Into the Excited Swimmers San Pedro

1962: The Waves of the Sea Come Crashing Into the Excited Swimmers San Pedro

  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSan Pedro, California, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1962 California
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The Waves of the Sea Come Crashing Into the Excited... — Clip Details

Vintage 1962 home movie footage from San Pedro, California, capturing energetic swimmers in the surf as waves crash onto the shore. The 8mm film shows a sunny day at the beach with people enjoying the ocean, swimming, and playing in the water. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the Super 8 footage highlights a classic mid-century American beach scene, with families and individuals in swimwear under a bright blue sky. This authentic archival clip offers a warm, lively glimpse into 1960s coastal leisure and seaside recreation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
8s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68161761

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1236 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
disneyland
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1962 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
San Pedro, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • waves
  • sea
  • crashing
  • excited
  • swimmers
  • beach
  • sand
  • salt
  • blue
  • sky
  • atmosphere
  • bath
  • suit
  • shower
  • cap
  • surf
  • board
  • pull
  • day
  • sunny
  • leisure
  • tide
  • play
  • family
  • workout
  • sweat
  • warm
  • people
  • SAN pedro
  • california
  • USA
  • 1962
  • home video
  • 1962 beach footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • San Pedro California
  • 1960s home movie
  • ocean waves crashing
  • swimmers in surf
  • classic American beach
  • retro seaside recreation
  • vintage family vacation
  • 8mm home video
  • nostalgic beach day
  • sunny California coast
  • vintage swimwear
  • 1960s leisure
  • archival ocean footage
  • seaside fun
  • vintage surf culture
  • old film footage
  • 1960s family memories

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