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1955: Beautiful View of Lake California

1955: Beautiful View of Lake California

  • Year1955
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCalifornia, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$199 USD
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Beautiful View of Lake California — Clip Details

1955: A serene vintage 8mm home movie clip capturing a beautiful lakeside view in California. The scene features calm waters reflecting a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage. A small boat rests near the shore, tethered by a rope, with distant buildings visible along the shoreline. The footage exudes a peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere, showcasing classic mid-century American leisure and natural beauty. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and 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
6s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
73155427

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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  • vintage nature clip
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  • retro documentary footage
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