Rough coastal stone wall fills the frame.
1962 · Acapulco, Mexico
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Close view of weathered coastal rock in bright sun — Acapulco, 1962
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- Catalog year
- 1962
- Location
- Acapulco, Mexico
- Image
- Still 1 · 0.40s into the source clip
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1962 Acapulco 8mm frame showing a pale, craggy coastal rock surface in close view with dark film borders.
The source is catalogued as 8mm home movie. This frame appears 0.40 seconds into the clip. Watch the source footage below to see the surrounding action.
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Source footage and archive context
Acapulco Mexico-1962: Boy in Red Jacket Fishing on Rocky Beach
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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
The 8mm color texture and metadata-supported 1962 Acapulco setting may show mid-century tourist filming of coastal rock formations and water.
Film character
Soft 8mm grain, mild color shift, uneven exposure, and handheld framing give the rocky shoreline a physical home-movie archive texture.
Historical context
The footage offers visual context for a rocky shoreline environment in Acapulco, emphasizing natural coastal surfaces rather than resort or street life.
Research note
No people, brands, or private property are visible, but users should still review copyright status and location/property considerations for intended use.
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Yes. The source clip is “Acapulco Mexico-1962: Boy in Red Jacket Fishing on Rocky Beach”. Its page includes the video preview and the archive’s source and licensing information.
