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1937: People Enjoying a Day at the Beach Santa Cruz California

1937: People Enjoying a Day at the Beach Santa Cruz California

  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSanta Cruz, California, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1937 California
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People Enjoying a Day at the Beach Santa Cruz California — Clip Details

1937 vintage 8mm home movie footage from Santa Cruz, California, capturing a joyful day at the beach. A group of people in classic bathing suits enjoy the sun, waves, and sand, laughing and holding hands as whitecaps roll in. The film shows natural seaside activity with a nostalgic, candid charm, reflecting mid-1930s leisure culture. This archival 8mm home movie offers authentic historical footage of beach life in California during the Great Depression era. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.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
8s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
68810481

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1937 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
Santa Cruz, California, 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • beach
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  • friends
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  • bathing suits
  • wet
  • holding hands
  • surge
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  • nature
  • santa cruz california
  • 1937
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  • vintage 8mm film
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  • classic beach footage
  • 1930s family vacation
  • retro beach scene
  • historic California
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  • vintage bathing suits
  • seaside fun 1937
  • archival home movie
  • 1930s leisure
  • vintage outdoor recreation
  • old California
  • 8mm film
  • historical beach footage
  • vintage family fun

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