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1939: View of Ocean and Skyline from Boat San Francisco

1939: View of Ocean and Skyline from Boat San Francisco

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$199 USD
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View of Ocean and Skyline from Boat San Francisco — Clip Details

1939 vintage 8mm home movie footage capturing a scenic view of the San Francisco skyline and ocean from a boat. The clip showcases the city's iconic waterfront, with the Pacific Ocean stretching into the horizon under a clear sky. This nostalgic 8mm archival footage offers a rare glimpse of mid-20th century San Francisco, with natural light and grainy film texture enhancing its historic charm. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects exploring American coastal life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72515584

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1939 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
San Francisco, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • view
  • ocean
  • skyline
  • boat
  • vacation
  • water
  • sea
  • sea salt
  • breeze
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  • town
  • city
  • beach
  • fishing
  • panorama
  • tides
  • current
  • sky
  • boardwalk
  • nature
  • SAN francisco
  • 1939
  • 1939 San Francisco
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • ocean view from boat
  • historic waterfront footage
  • classic San Francisco
  • archival 1939 footage
  • seaside cityscape
  • vintage boat footage
  • retro coastal view
  • old film footage
  • 1930s America
  • seaside panorama
  • vintage documentary
  • nostalgic travel footage
  • historic city skyline
  • 8mm archival
  • vintage ocean view
  • 1939 home movie
  • San Francisco waterfront

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