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1939: Family in Formal Attire at Ocean Beach Overlook

1939: Family in Formal Attire at Ocean Beach Overlook

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  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1939 California

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Family in Formal Attire at Ocean Beach Overlook — Clip Details

1939: A vintage 8mm film clip captures a family in formal attire at a scenic ocean beach overlook in San Francisco, California. The group stands together on a grassy hillside, enjoying a sunny day with the Pacific Ocean stretching behind them. Their elegant clothing reflects the fashion of the late 1930s, suggesting a special occasion or outing. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows natural movement and a quiet, composed atmosphere, offering a rare glimpse into mid-century American family life and leisure. The wide-angle view emphasizes the expansive coastal landscape, blending human presence with the beauty of the natural setting. This archival footage is ideal for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, and period-specific storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
63950649

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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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