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1938: The Waves Coming Slowly to Kiss the Rocky Shore of the Sea Fort Ross

1938: The Waves Coming Slowly to Kiss the Rocky Shore of the Sea Fort Ross

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationFort Ross, California, United States
  • Duration18s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1938 Fort Ross California
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The Waves Coming Slowly to Kiss the Rocky Shore of the... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1938 captures gentle waves slowly rolling onto the rocky shore at Fort Ross, California. The frothy surf meets the stony coastline under a clear sky, with the horizon stretching across the calm sea. This classic archival clip showcases natural coastal beauty and the timeless rhythm of the ocean. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and 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
18s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
68812509

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note
1938
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Fort Ross, 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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  • nostalgic clip
  • nature documentary

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