Acapulco cliff face and Pacific Ocean, 1962 8mm film.
1962 · Acapulco, Mexico
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Waves breaking at the base of Acapulco cliffs, 1962 — Acapulco, 1962
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- 1962
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- Acapulco, Mexico
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- Still 3 · 3.20s into the source clip
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8mm home movie from Acapulco, 1962: cliff face with turquoise surf crashing at base, sparse vegetation and cliff-top structure visible mid-frame.
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Source footage and archive context
Acapulco Mexico-1962: Rugged Cliffs and Turquoise Ocean Waves
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Source format: 8mm.
Browse the collection: 1962 Acapulco Mexico.
Date documentation · estimated
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location documentation · estimated
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Source reel 1835
Reel label: pyramid,university city,$80000 house,floating gardens
Year note: 1962
Location note: dallas,mexico city
Period detail
Color saturation and grain are consistent with early 1960s 8mm color reversal stock; a small cliff-top structure with railing may reflect early-decade tourism infrastructure.
Film character
Warm color cast and visible grain typical of 1960s 8mm reversal stock give the footage an authentic period texture; projector gate framing with dark borders adds archival character.
Historical context
Acapulco was a prominent tourist destination for American and international visitors in the early 1960s; this footage may reflect that era's leisure travel culture along the Mexican Pacific coast.
Research note
No identifiable individuals, logos, or branded signage are visible; the cliff-top structure may constitute private or municipal property; verify property rights before commercial use.
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