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1957: Waves Crashing on San Francisco Shore

1957: Waves Crashing on San Francisco Shore

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration14s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1957 San Francisco

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Waves Crashing on San Francisco Shore — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1957 capturing waves crashing on the rocky shoreline of San Francisco, California. The film shows natural ocean motion with white foam breaking against the rocks, under a bright blue sky. This authentic archival clip features classic 1950s film grain and color, offering a nostalgic glimpse of the California coast during a summer vacation. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro travel content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
14s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
69929220

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Date
1957 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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  • 1957
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