Couple at the ocean overlook, Acapulco, circa 1962.
1962 · Acapulco, Mexico
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The couple looking out toward the ocean from a coastal overlook — Acapulco, 1962
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- 1962
- Location
- Acapulco, Mexico
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- Still 3 · 3.20s into the source clip
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Shot from behind the couple at what may be a coastal overlook in Acapulco, circa 1962; woman with cat-eye sunglasses faces the Pacific, rocky horizon line visible under a clear sky.
The source is catalogued as 8mm home movie. This frame appears 3.20 seconds into the clip. Watch the source footage below to see the surrounding action.
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1962 · Acapulco, Mexico
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Source footage and archive context
Acapulco Mexico-1962: Young Couple Walking Along Rocky Coastline
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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
Cat-eye sunglasses, pearl-style bead necklace, and a sleeveless top on the woman are consistent with early 1960s fashion; rocky coastline setting may show the Pacific cliffs of Acapulco.
Film character
Warm color saturation and gentle grain typical of 1960s 8mm stock, with slight softness in close-ups and natural handheld drift that give the footage an authentic period texture.
Historical context
Acapulco was a major international glamour destination in the early 1960s, popular with American and Mexican tourists; this footage may reflect the era's flourishing leisure travel culture.
Research note
Adult faces are clearly identifiable in close-up across multiple frames; likeness rights for private individuals require researcher verification before editorial or commercial use, independent of copyright status.
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Yes. The source clip is “Acapulco Mexico-1962: Young Couple Walking Along Rocky Coastline”. Its page includes the video preview and the archive’s source and licensing information.
