1959: Family Vacation at the Beach in California

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration9s
Price$188 USD

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Family Vacation at the Beach in California — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1959 captures a classic California beach vacation, featuring a family enjoying the shoreline under bright sunlight. Children play in the sand while adults relax near the waves, embodying mid-century family life and summer nostalgia. The grainy, color-graded footage reflects authentic 1950s home movie style, with natural sound and candid moments that evoke timeless memories. This archival 8mm clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American leisure and family bonding at the California coast.

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: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73402991

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1084 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: philip 15 mos,santa anita,vegas,arizona,new mexico
Reel-level year note: 1958-1959
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1959 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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