San Francisco California-1937: Woman in Black Hat Observes Fountain from Balcony

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Year1937
Decade1930s
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD
Collection1937 San Francisco California

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Woman in Black Hat Observes Fountain from Balcony — Clip Details

SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA-1937: A woman in a black hat and light-colored coat stands on a balcony overlooking a large fountain, her hand adjusting her hat as she gazes at the water. Other visitors, including a young girl, are nearby, all observing the scene. The black-and-white 8mm home movie captures the moment with visible film grain and scratches, showcasing mid-century fashion and a sunny day at a public park or exposition. The background features mid-century buildings and a prominent fountain, evoking a sense of historical Americana and leisure.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Black & white
Resolution: 4K restored master (MP4)
License: Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 5s
Price: $149 USD
Clip ID: 124760140

Rights & Clearance

$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip. Review the flags below for your editorial context.

People visible: Yes
Minors visible: No
Logos / trademarks: No
Audible music: No

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Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1937 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for 1930s San Francisco leisure, exposition, or public-fountain cutaways in documentary, museum, education, or period atmosphere edits.
Period detail: The clip shows 1930s dress cues such as brimmed hats, light coats, and a visitor balcony, with a large fountain and civic-looking buildings in the background.
Home-movie behavior: The value is in an unstaged visitor viewpoint as people pause, adjust hats, and look out over the fountain from a crowded balcony.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include a woman in a dark hat, other visitors, a balcony rail, a large fountain, landscaped planting, bright daylight, and distant buildings.
Film character: Black-and-white 8mm texture shows visible grain, scratches, slight softness, and handheld framing that preserve the feel of original home-movie film.
Edit role: An editor could use this as a brief insert, transition, or memory beat for public leisure, travel, or San Francisco visitor scenes.
Historical context: The footage reflects public sightseeing and outdoor recreation in San Francisco, with visitors gathered at a formal fountain setting.
Research note: People and faces are visible, so likeness and context review may be needed; no brands or private interiors are apparent from these frames.
Research search match: Matches searches for 1937 San Francisco home movie fountain, 1930s visitors balcony, black-and-white 8mm public park, and vintage California travel footage.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent shots from the same reel, then with 1937 San Francisco footage, then with public fountains, visitor balconies, and 1930s leisure scenes.

Still Frames From This Clip

1937 San Francisco home-movie frame showing visitors near a balcony rail, with a large fountain and civic-looking buildings beyond. — Visitors pause at a balcony railing while a fountain rises in the background.

1937 San Francisco frame of a woman in a dark hat and light coat near a balcony rail, with a fountain and buildings in the background. — A woman in a dark hat looks across the fountain from the balcony.

Black-and-white 8mm frame from 1937 San Francisco showing visitors in hats at a balcony, looking toward a fountain and surrounding grounds. — Visitors gather at the railing as the fountain plume fills the view beyond them.

1937 San Francisco home-movie still with visitors at a balcony rail, a woman in a dark hat, and a tall fountain plume in the background. — The group remains along the balcony while the fountain rises behind the railing.

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