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1938: Visitors Watching the Ocean at Work in San Francisco California

1938: Visitors Watching the Ocean at Work in San Francisco California

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration10s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1938 California
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Visitors Watching the Ocean at Work in San Francisco... — Clip Details

1938: Visitors gather along the San Francisco coastline, observing the powerful ocean waves crashing against the shore. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a moment of early 20th-century sightseeing, with people dressed in period attire enjoying the natural spectacle. The film’s grainy texture and authentic color palette reflect the era’s amateur cinematography, offering a nostalgic glimpse into daily life and tourism in 1930s California. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and archival storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
10s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
68805290

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note
1938
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
San Francisco, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • big waves
  • SAN francisco california
  • 1938
  • 1938 San Francisco
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1930s home movie
  • ocean waves
  • sightseeing
  • classic film footage
  • historic California
  • retro travel
  • old film
  • archival footage
  • seaside visitors
  • 1930s tourism
  • vintage ocean
  • 8mm home movie
  • 8mm film
  • nostalgic travel
  • early 20th century
  • vintage California
  • beach scene
  • documentary footage

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