1939: Santa Paula Cruise Ship in San Francisco, California | Stockfilm

1939: Santa Paula Cruise Ship in San Francisco, California | Stockfilm

Santa Paula Cruise Ship in San Francisco, California — Clip Details

Vintage 1939 home movie footage from San Francisco, California, capturing the Santa Paula cruise ship docked at the waterfront. The clip features bold white capital letters on black signage displaying the ship's name, evoking classic maritime nostalgia. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers a rare glimpse into early 20th-century maritime travel and urban life. The grainy, nostalgic quality and period-specific typography highlight the era’s visual style, making it ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, and vintage 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: 15s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68824215

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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