1955: People Working on a Wooden Boat in California

Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration13s
Price$199 USD

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People Working on a Wooden Boat in California — Clip Details

1955: People enjoy a sunny day on a wooden boat in California, working together with tools like hammers and ropes. The vintage 8mm footage captures a classic home movie moment—men and women sitting on the deck, smiling and laughing as they maintain the boat’s engine. The warm, nostalgic atmosphere reflects mid-century American leisure and craftsmanship. This authentic archival film showcases the charm of 1950s coastal life, with natural light and candid interactions. Perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about family, work, and the American dream.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 13s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 73154587

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1449 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: david,alex
Reel-level year note: 1953-1955-1956
Reel-level location note: palm springs california
Date: 1955 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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