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 (1953): Navy Ship Sailing Fast Thru Waters
San Francisco California (1953): Rushing Waves Lapping Against The Side Of The
San Francisco California (1953): Ship At Sea Cruising
San Francisco California (1953): Ship Riding On Ocean
San Francisco California (1953): A View Of The Ocean Waves From The Side Of A
San Francisco California (1953): It So The Goging Boat In A Sea
San Francisco California (1953): Massive Ship Making Its Way Through Calm Blue
San Francisco California (1953): Showcasing All Of The Life Boats That Are Aboard
San Francisco California (1953): A Man Looks Overboard And Is Searching For The
San Francisco California (1953): Camera Pans Across The Boat To Show A Man In
San Francisco California (1953): Working On A Boat
San Francisco California (1953): Sailors Working On Navy Vessel Decks On The High
San Francisco California (1953): A Passenger Plane Flying High Up In The Sky On A
San Francisco California (1953): Boxing Match Taking Place As Servicemen Surround
San Francisco California (1953): Large Land Mass In The Far Distance Seen From A
San Francisco California (1953): Calm Blue Water Against White Cloud Sky With
San Francisco California (1953): Small Object Floating In Deep Blue Ocean Water On
San Francisco California (1953): Dolphins Diving In The Ocean Barely Over The
San Francisco California (1953): Calm Blue Waters Of The Ocean Meeting The Skyline
San Francisco California (1953): Man At Sea In Old Fashioned Film Footage
San Francisco California (1953): Man Sailing On A Boat Observes Mountain On
San Francisco California (1953): A Scene Of Some Mountains Along With Some Water
San Francisco California (1953): People Walking Out Of Village Building With View
San Francisco California (1953): Large Group Of Us Soldiers Waiting For Something
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.