“ SAN FRANCISCO: METROPOLIS OF THE WEST “ 1941 TRAVELOGUE FILM CALIFORNIA FISHERMAN’S WHARF 93834

Love our channel? Help us save and post more orphaned films! Support us on Patreon: Even a really tiny contribution can make a difference. Released in 1941, this black and white theatrical short subject from Columbia Pictures offers a travelogue view of San Francisco, featuring a brisk montage of urban exteriors. Popular tourist attractions including Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and The Japanese Tea Garden are depicted, along with long-gone entertainment districts and restaurants. Pan Am’s Boeing 314 “California Clipper” flying boat also makes an appearance. The film was produced by legendary non-fiction filmmaker Andre De LaVarre (TRT: 10:39). Columbia Pictures logo and opening titles. “A Columbia Tour, San Francisco: Metropolis of the West” (0:07). A panorama of San Francisco from a scenic overlook, from the ocean to the bay, with architecture dotting the foreground (0:27). Urban architecture and city skyscrapers, including the Shell Buildi