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1953: Man Surf Fishing from Land as Large Commercial Vessel Passes in Background

1953: Man Surf Fishing from Land as Large Commercial Vessel Passes in Background

  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationLong Beach, California, United States
  • Duration26s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1953 California
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Man Surf Fishing from Land as Large Commercial Vessel... — Clip Details

1953: A man casts his fishing line from the shore at Long Beach, California, as a large commercial vessel glides past in the background. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a classic moment of mid-century coastal recreation, with the ocean stretching wide behind the angler. The footage showcases the era's casual leisure activities, blending personal memory with historic maritime life. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the film enhances the authentic feel of a bygone era, offering rich visual texture for documentaries, editorial content, or 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
26s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72389592

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1398 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Reel-level year note
1953
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1953 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Long Beach, 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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