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1956: An Old Man Wearing White Hat and Specs Sitting in Chair on Cape Cod Beach

1956: An Old Man Wearing White Hat and Specs Sitting in Chair on Cape Cod Beach

  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1956 Cape Cod Massachusetts
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An Old Man Wearing White Hat and Specs Sitting in Chair... — Clip Details

1956: An old man in a white hat and spectacles sits calmly in a chair on the sandy shore of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, enjoying a sunny day at the beach. The vintage 8mm footage captures a peaceful moment of relaxation, with the man looking down thoughtfully as gentle waves lap the shore. This authentic home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American leisure, showcasing classic 1950s fashion and seaside tranquility. The warm, natural lighting and grainy film texture enhance the retro charm, making it ideal for historical 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
9s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
73158320

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1039 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
jones beach,hyde park,cape cod
Reel-level year note
1956
Reel-level location note
hyde park, cape cod
Date
1956 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 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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