Man turning toward camera on the coastal terrace, 1962.
1962 · Acapulco, Mexico
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Man on sun-drenched terrace overlooking the ocean, Acapulco area, 1962 — 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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Middle-aged man in white shirt stands in profile on a stone oceanfront terrace in what appears to be Acapulco, Mexico, circa 1962, with a dark vintage automobile and palm trees visible.
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: Man Walking on Oceanside Patio
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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 dark sedan parked on the terrace appears consistent with a late-1950s or early-1960s automobile; clothing style and color 8mm stock align with the stated 1962 date.
Film character
Color 8mm stock renders warm saturation and fine grain; slight soft focus and mild vignetting from the consumer lens give the footage an authentic mid-century home-movie texture.
Historical context
Acapulco was a premier international resort destination through the 1950s and 1960s, attracting North American and European visitors; this footage reflects that era of Mexican coastal leisure.
Research note
An identifiable adult face is clearly visible throughout the clip; likeness rights cannot be assumed cleared for commercial use — producer verification is recommended before licensing.
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Yes. The source clip is “Acapulco Mexico-1962: Man Walking on Oceanside Patio”. Its page includes the video preview and the archive’s source and licensing information.
