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San Francisco California-1937: Man in Fedora Walking Through Plaza with Fountains

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

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

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Man in Fedora Walking Through Plaza with Fountains — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1937, this vintage home movie captures a man in a dark suit and white fedora walking through a grand plaza in San Francisco. The scene features a long reflecting pool, ornate fountains, and a prominent commemorative monument with a statue. Lush green lawns and tall cypress trees frame the historic setting under a clear blue sky. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 film grain and color saturation, offering authentic archival footage of mid-20th century urban life and public architecture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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
124760551

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.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

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

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

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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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Topics & Keywords

  • blue
  • water
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  • walking
  • plaza
  • reflecting
  • pool
  • fountains
  • buildings
  • landmarks
  • SAN francisco california
  • 1937
  • 1937 San Francisco
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 home movie
  • man in fedora
  • walking through plaza
  • fountains and reflecting pool
  • commemorative monument
  • historic architecture
  • 1930s fashion
  • classic American city
  • archival footage
  • retro film
  • old film grain
  • public gardens
  • 1930s California
  • vintage documentary
  • nostalgic clip
  • editorial use
  • historical footage
  • vintage Americana

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