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1937: Waves Crash on Rocks Santa Cruz California

1937: Waves Crash on Rocks Santa Cruz California

  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSanta Cruz, California, United States
  • Duration10s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1937 California
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Waves Crash on Rocks Santa Cruz California — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1937 captures powerful waves crashing against rugged rocks along the Santa Cruz, California coastline. The natural force of the ocean creates dramatic foam and froth as tides surge into a sea cavern, highlighting coastal erosion and the raw power of nature. This historic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century seaside life, with people observing the dangerous, perilous shoreline. The grainy, authentic quality of the film enhances its retro charm, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
10s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
68810707

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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