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1938: Large Ocean Wave and Joyful Expression in Atlantic City, New Jersey

1938: Large Ocean Wave and Joyful Expression in Atlantic City, New Jersey

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationAtlantic City, New Jersey, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1938 Atlantic City New Jersey
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Large Ocean Wave and Joyful Expression in Atlantic City,... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1938 captures a large ocean wave crashing along the shore in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The grainy, nostalgic film shows a person expressing joy and wonder as the wave rolls in, embodying the carefree spirit of a summer day at the Jersey coast. This authentic archival clip offers a rare glimpse into early 20th-century seaside life, with natural lighting and spontaneous emotion. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and nostalgic 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
11s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
68825205

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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • 1938
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  • summer beach
  • classic film footage
  • retro seaside
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  • nostalgic memory
  • American beach life
  • early 20th century
  • documentary footage
  • vintage home movie
  • Atlantic City 1938
  • old film clip
  • vintage summer

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