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1959: Crowd at Beach, San Francisco

1959: Crowd at Beach, San Francisco

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  • Year1959
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1959 San Francisco

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Crowd at Beach, San Francisco — Clip Details

Vintage 1959 8mm home movie footage from San Francisco, United States, capturing a lively shoreline scene with a crowd of people enjoying a sunny day by the sea. The clip features a bustling beach atmosphere, with individuals in period-appropriate summer attire strolling along the shore and gathering near the water's edge. The natural light reflects off the waves, creating a shimmering effect that enhances the nostalgic mood. This authentic archival footage offers a glimpse into mid-century leisure and coastal life, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
11s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
73146831

Source & Documentation

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Date
1959 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
San Francisco, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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  • SAN francisco
  • 1959
  • 1959 San Francisco beach
  • vintage 8mm home movie
  • 1950s seaside crowd
  • archival footage
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  • retro beach scene
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  • nostalgic 1950s
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  • San Francisco shore
  • vintage family vacation
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  • retro seaside

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