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[California Color Film / Golden Gate International Exposition]

1939/7 min 45 sec/46 shots

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This color film presents prewar California through scenic views of San Francisco, its bay, surrounding fertile valleys, and broad highways. It includes recognizable waterfront landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf and Seal Rock, then turns to the Golden Gate International Exposition, portraying the city and fair as symbols of California’s history, culture, and public spectacle.

Provenance and rights

Original producer: Unknown
Collection: Prelinger Archives
Original title: [California Color Film / Golden Gate International Exposition]
Date: 1939-07-16T00:00:00Z
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain

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