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1962: Seal Underwater Swimming Through Waves in San Pedro, California

1962: Seal Underwater Swimming Through Waves in San Pedro, California

  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSan Pedro, California, United States
  • Duration14s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1962 California
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Seal Underwater Swimming Through Waves in San Pedro,... — Clip Details

1962: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from San Pedro, California, capturing a trained seal swimming gracefully underwater through gentle waves. The slow-motion footage highlights the animal's smooth, playful movements in the sunny outdoor ocean environment. This charming archival footage showcases a classic moment of marine life entertainment, likely part of a circus or public display, with the seal appearing calm and well-trained. The film's grainy texture and natural lighting evoke a nostalgic 1960s Americana feel, perfect for historical or editorial content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
ExteriorSlow motion
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
14s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68161779

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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