A/V Geeks 16mm Films

Universal Newsreel California Stories (1950s)

A/V Geeks 16mm Films

A/V Geeks 16mm Films

2-17-2025

DESCRIPTION
The film features a series of news events from California, showcasing a mix of community celebrations, cultural highlights, and notable occurrences. Highlights include the opening of a comedy in Fairfield, the establishment of Pacifica as a new city, a doll fashion show in Santa Cruz, the National Roller Skating Championships in Oakland, and the tragic aftermath of severe flooding in Yuba City. It also covers the decline of the San Francisco mint, various charitable campaigns, and the innovative efforts of local teenagers who created their own telephone company. The film captures the spirit of California's communities and their resilience amidst challenges. Keywords California, newsreel, community events, Pacifica, flooding, San Francisco mint, roller skating, charity, doll fashion show, innovation, teenagers, comedy Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.

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