1952: Passenger Steps Off Tram to Pick Up Fallen Item in San Francisco

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Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1952 San Francisco California

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Passenger Steps Off Tram to Pick Up Fallen Item in San... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1952 capturing a passenger stepping off a San Francisco tram to retrieve a fallen item on a busy city street. The scene reflects mid-century urban life with period clothing, classic streetcars, and bustling sidewalks. Filmed in authentic 8mm format, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into daily commutes and public transportation in postwar America. The grainy texture and natural lighting enhance its retro charm, making it ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67970058

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1234 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: miss universe
Reel-level year note: 1952
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1952 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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