1938: Watching the Tides Come In on the Ocean in Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationAtlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Duration12s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1938 Atlantic City New Jersey

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Watching the Tides Come In on the Ocean in Atlantic... — Clip Details

1938 vintage 8mm home movie footage from Atlantic City, New Jersey, capturing the rhythmic motion of ocean waves rolling onto the shore. The natural beauty of the Atlantic coastline unfolds in this classic archival clip, showcasing the timeless allure of the tides and deep water. Filmed in authentic 8mm format, this nostalgic scene offers a rare glimpse into early 20th-century coastal life and leisure. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, and editorial content exploring Americana and vintage seaside culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 12s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 68824745

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1678 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: skyline drive,black water falls
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: atlantic city
Date: 1938 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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