1939: People Observing from High Balcony in San Francisco California | Stockfilm

1939: People Observing from High Balcony in San Francisco California | Stockfilm

People Observing from High Balcony in San Francisco... — Clip Details

1939 vintage 8mm home movie footage from San Francisco, California, showing a crowd of people gathered on a high balcony overlooking a bustling outdoor scene. Men and women in period attire observe the activity below, some holding strings, possibly attached to kites or balloons. The mood is cheerful and celebratory, with a congested crowd enjoying the open-air event. The historic footage captures a moment of public gathering near a ship and a distinctive building, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century urban life and community spirit.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 14s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68824110

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 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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