Vintage Stock Footage
1959 San Francisco
46 clips filmed in San Francisco in 1959, 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 (1959): Two People Are Walking Along The Beach Along The Sand On A
San Francisco (1959): Father And Son Spending Quality Time At The Beach
San Francisco (1959): Two Young Boys Walking In The Sand On The Beach As The Ocean
San Francisco (1959): Family Video Nostalgic Hot Sunny Day Brothers Playing Beach
San Francisco (1959): Family Beach Day Playing In The Sand On The Shore Of The
San Francisco (1959): Two People Slowly Walking On A Sand Beach Picking Something
San Francisco (1959): Playing Around The Beach And Things Like That A Rock
San Francisco (1959): An Adult And Child Walk On The Beach And Along The Shore
San Francisco (1959): Mother And Son Walk Away From The Camera Towards The
San Francisco (1959): Mom And Son Walking At The Beach Together With Their Toes In
San Francisco (1959): Boys Visiting Hamburger House
San Francisco (1959): People Walking On The Street And A Woman In A Skirt In The
San Francisco (1959): Two People Walking Down The Boardwalk Together It Is Very
San Francisco (1959): People Strolling Along A Pier Full Of Shops And Toys
San Francisco (1959): People Walking In An Amusement Park And Commerce At The Pier
San Francisco (1959): A A Family Preparing Each Other To Enter The Fair Grounds
San Francisco (1959): Children Playing Games Of Chance And Getting On Rides At The
San Francisco (1959): Woman Wearing Brown Dress Walks Past Game Booth On A Clear
San Francisco (1959): Family Walking Down A Pier With A Classic Filer
San Francisco (1959): Boy Wearing Yellow Shirt Walks Backwards Eating On A Sunny
San Francisco (1959): The Man Get In The Car
San Francisco (1959): Family Vacation At The Concentration Camp
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 46 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people40
- beach20
- walking15
- sand12
- boy10
- family9
- ocean8
- woman8
- water7
- playing6
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 10841958-1959 / california
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1959 San Francisco footage is available?
46 clips of home movie footage filmed in San Francisco in 1959, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, beach, walking, sand and boy.
What format was 1959 San Francisco 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 46. 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 1084. 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 1959 San Francisco stock footage commercially?
46 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 1959 San Francisco archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.