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1954: Surfing in the Ocean, Enjoying with Friends for Fun South Dakota

1954: Surfing in the Ocean, Enjoying with Friends for Fun South Dakota

  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSouth Dakota, United States
  • Duration24s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1954 South Dakota
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Surfing in the Ocean, Enjoying with Friends for Fun... — Clip Details

1954: A vintage home movie clip from South Dakota capturing a joyful moment of friends enjoying a sunny day at the ocean. Though set in the Midwest, the footage shows people surfing and playing in the waves, embodying classic 1950s leisure and youthful exuberance. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage features bright, nostalgic color and authentic period charm. The scene radiates happiness and carefree fun, offering a rare glimpse of mid-century recreation and social life. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or 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
24s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
69927716

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1954 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
South Dakota, 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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  • SOUTH dakota
  • 1954
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  • mid-century leisure
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  • nostalgic 1950s
  • archival home movie
  • American summer
  • vintage 8mm
  • 1950s lifestyle
  • joyful friends
  • beach vacation
  • old film footage
  • vintage Americana

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