SAN FRANCISCO: METROPOLIS OF THE WEST 1941 TRAVELOGUE FILM CALIFORNIA FISHERMANS 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, Fishermans Wharf, and The Japanese Tea Garden are depicted, along with longgone entertainment districts and restaurants. Pan Ams Boeing 314 California Clipper flying boat also makes an appearance. The film was produced by legendary nonfiction 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