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1961: Oh How Lovely to Watch the Ocean Go By - California

1961: Oh How Lovely to Watch the Ocean Go By - California

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1961 California
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Oh How Lovely to Watch the Ocean Go By - California — Clip Details

1961: A serene vintage home movie clip from California capturing peaceful blue waters rolling along the coast. The 8mm film footage shows gentle waves and natural beauty, evoking nostalgia and calm. This classic archival clip features a hand-held, grainy aesthetic typical of 1960s home movies, with soft colors and natural sound. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about mid-century American life and coastal scenery.

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
69409736

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1740 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
indian pow wow
Reel-level year note
1961-1966
Reel-level location note
san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Date
1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
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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Topics & Keywords

  • oh
  • lovey
  • watch
  • ocean
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  • nature
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  • peaceful
  • blue waters
  • california
  • USA
  • 1961
  • 1961 California coast
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • ocean waves
  • coastal scenery
  • 1960s home movie
  • peaceful ocean
  • vintage film footage
  • retro coastal clip
  • old film
  • 1960s nostalgia
  • American coastline
  • archival footage
  • classic home movie
  • nature footage
  • seaside memories
  • 1961 vintage film
  • California beach

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