[1949 FLIGHT OVER SAN FRANCISCO BAY, SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT]

Year Published: 1949

Color: Color

Sound: silent

Description:

Shot as "b-roll" by a maker of industrial films, this silent movie shows views of San Francisco and the Bay Area shot from an airplane circa 1949. At :35 you will see sweeping views of Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge, and at 1:26 views of Berkeley. At 2:17 the approach to what appears to be Oakland Airport (but could also be the San Francisco International Airport). At 3:00 a railroad bridge spanning the bay is seen. At 3:13 footage is shown of the Bay Bridge. At 3;45, POV footage of take-off from the runway probably at San Francisco International Airport. Aerial shots include the Cliff House seen at 6:21 and Sutro Baths at 9:21 / 11:19, Golden Gate Bridge (7:12), Berkeley (8:05) and more.

, The text describes a silent aerial film shot around 1949, showcasing views of San Francisco and the Bay Area, including notable landmarks such as Treasure Island, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge. It features various locations from an airplane perspective, including Berkeley and Oakland Airport. The film highlights the importance of preserving motion picture films, many of which are at risk of being lost. The organization Periscope Film is actively collecting and scanning films, inviting contributions from the public to help preserve and share these historical visuals.

Complete Record: Shot as "b-roll" by a maker of industrial films, this silent movie shows views of San Francisco and the Bay Area shot from an airplane circa 1949. At :35 you will see sweeping views of Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge, and at 1:26 views of Berkeley. At 2:17 the approach to what appears to be Oakland Airport (but could also be the San Francisco International Airport). At 3:00 a railroad bridge spanning the bay is seen. At 3:13 footage is shown of the Bay Bridge. At 3;45, POV footage of take-off from the runway probably at San Francisco International Airport. Aerial shots include the Cliff House seen at 6:21 and Sutro Baths at 9:21 / 11:19, Golden Gate Bridge (7:12), Berkeley (8:05) and more., The text describes a silent aerial film shot around 1949, showcasing views of San Francisco and the Bay Area, including notable landmarks such as Treasure Island, the Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge. It features various locations from an airplane perspective, including Berkeley and Oakland Airport. The film highlights the importance of preserving motion picture films, many of which are at risk of being lost. The organization Periscope Film is actively collecting and scanning films, inviting contributions from the public to help preserve and share these historical visuals.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.