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1937: Children Frolicking in Ocean Waves Near Rock Formations, Santa Cruz, California

1937: Children Frolicking in Ocean Waves Near Rock Formations, Santa Cruz, California

  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSanta Cruz, California, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1937 California
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Children Frolicking in Ocean Waves Near Rock Formations,... — Clip Details

1937 vintage 8mm home movie footage from Santa Cruz, California, showing children frolicking in the ocean waves as they crash against dramatic rock formations and boulders along the seashore. The scene captures natural beauty with breakers, sea spray, and a rocky coastline during what appears to be low tide. Tourists and bathers enjoy the sandy beach near a notable rock bridge and tunnel, offering a nostalgic glimpse of early 20th-century coastal life. This authentic archival film showcases classic Super 8 aesthetics with natural lighting and spontaneous movement, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
11s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
68810630

Source & Documentation

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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

  • children
  • frolicking
  • ocean
  • waves
  • crash
  • rock
  • formations
  • boulders
  • rock formations
  • high tide
  • low tide
  • bathers
  • tourists
  • rock bridge
  • rock tunnel
  • seashore
  • beach
  • sand
  • breakers
  • sea spray
  • nature
  • santa cruz california
  • 1937
  • 1937 Santa Cruz California
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • children playing in ocean
  • ocean waves crashing
  • beach scenery
  • vintage 1930s
  • classic film
  • archival footage
  • coastal life

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