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1937: Two Boys Playing in Sea at San Francisco

1937: Two Boys Playing in Sea at San Francisco

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  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Two Boys Playing in Sea at San Francisco — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1937 captures two young boys playing joyfully in the waves at the San Francisco shoreline. The boys laugh and splash in the foamy surf under a bright daytime sky, their carefree energy embodying classic summer holiday nostalgia. This authentic archival clip showcases the natural charm of early 20th-century family life, with grainy film texture and period-appropriate clothing adding to its historic appeal. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects exploring American leisure culture.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
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Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
72511758

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Date
1937 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
San Francisco, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • playing
  • sea
  • water
  • waves
  • bubbles
  • foam
  • holiday
  • enjoying
  • entertainment
  • laughing
  • happy
  • day time
  • sky
  • relaxation
  • holidays
  • SAN francisco
  • 1937
  • 1937 San Francisco
  • boys playing in ocean
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • sea waves
  • childhood joy
  • vintage holiday footage
  • archival 1930s film
  • classic American family
  • beach play
  • laughing children
  • retro home movie
  • old film footage
  • seaside fun
  • historical footage
  • 1930s lifestyle
  • nostalgic summer
  • vintage film
  • early 20th century
  • family vacation

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