1939: Cliff House and Sutro Baths with Seal Rocks

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Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Duration14s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1939 California

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Cliff House and Sutro Baths with Seal Rocks — Clip Details

1939 vintage 8mm film footage of the iconic Cliff House and Sutro Baths in San Francisco, California. The clip captures ocean waves crashing against rocky shores with a seal resting on the rocks near the beach. This historic archival footage showcases the dramatic coastal landscape, including the rugged cliffs and turbulent waters of the Pacific. The scene reflects early 20th-century tourism and the natural beauty of the California coastline during the 1930s. Ideal for historical documentaries, travel content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 14s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 63561869

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1166 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: may
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1939 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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