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1939: Scenery of Ocean San Francisco

1939: Scenery of Ocean San Francisco

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Price$199 USD
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Scenery of Ocean San Francisco — Clip Details

1939 vintage 8mm home movie footage of San Francisco's oceanfront scenery, capturing calm waves lapping against the shore under a clear blue sky. The classic 8mm film shows a peaceful coastal view with boats gently bobbing in the water and distant cables stretching across the bay. This historic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse of early 20th-century San Francisco, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects celebrating vintage and maritime 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
11s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72516071

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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