Vintage Stock Footage
1952 San Francisco California
193 clips filmed in San Francisco California in 1952, from 1 source reel, 5 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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San Francisco California (1952): It Is The Biggest Working Place To See A Miracle
San Francisco California (1952): Rolling Footage That Seems To Be Some Type Of
San Francisco California (1952): Two Shipping Boats Crossing Paths In Harbour Of
San Francisco California (1952): People Getting On A Trolly Near A Marketplace
San Francisco California (1953): Man And Woman Happily Walking Away From Building
San Francisco California (1953): A Large Building In A Lonely Place With No One To
San Francisco California (1953): To See The Most Beautiful View Of A Large Bridge
San Francisco California (1953): Long Bridge Surrounded By Blue Ocean And Two
San Francisco California (1953): People Walking On Snowy Trail With View Of Snow
San Francisco California (1953): The View Of Sun Rises In The Morning Upon The
San Francisco California (1953): Soldiers Chatting On Navy Boat Decks Going Out
San Francisco California (1953): Navy Video With Some Sailors And The Ship Sailing
San Francisco California (1953): When You're Out On The Sea This Is All That You
San Francisco California (1953): The Ship Was Travel In The Water
San Francisco California (1953): Lifeboats Hung Over The Side Of A Fast Moving
San Francisco California (1953): Rowboats Lined Up Beside Ship On A Bright Sunny
San Francisco California (1953): View Of People Working On Generator On A Sunny
San Francisco California (1953): Camera Pans Across The Marine Adder And Shows Off
San Francisco California (1953): Marine Ship At Sea
San Francisco California (1953): Moving View Of A Ship Carrying A Small Boat With
San Francisco California (1953): Officer Looks Off The Side Of A Military Boat At
San Francisco California (1953): Everyone Is Amazed To See A Plane Go Up In The
San Francisco California (1953): Hit Him With A Left Hit Him With A Right
San Francisco California (1953): A Crowd Is Gathered Around A Ring Watching A
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 193 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- ship oversee navy recruit193
- nature74
- people58
- water51
- view45
- ocean44
- sea31
- transportation28
- boat27
- landmarks23
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 12341952 / california
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1952 San Francisco California footage is available?
193 clips of home movie footage filmed in San Francisco California in 1952, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are ship oversee navy recruit, nature, people, water and view.
What format was 1952 San Francisco California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1950s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 193. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1234. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1952 San Francisco California stock footage commercially?
193 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
Where can I download 1952 San Francisco California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.