Movies Similar to Cavalcade of San Francisco

Dance for All(2007)

The Endless Summer(1966)

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

Like It Is(1968)

This documentary on the "youth movement" of the late 1960s focuses on the hippie pot smoking/free love culture in the San Francisco Bay area.

Mel Giedroyc & Martin Clunes Explore Britain by the Book(2023)

Much-loved actress, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc heads to Dorset on a travel adventure with a twist. Inspired by her passion for books, Mel hooks up with her friend and Dorset local, Martin Clunes, to explore the spectacular scenery and iconic locations made famous by some of Britain's favourite books and films.

Mondo Topless(1966)

Completely topless. Completely uninhibited. The craze that began in San Francisco is now exploding across the USA and Europe.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Madras, Bangalore, Mysore and Hyderabad(1922)

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

Town Destroyer(2022)

Controversy erupts over a New-Deal-era mural of the namesake of San Francisco’s George Washington High School. The thirteen-panel artwork "The Life of Washington" by Victor Arnautoff offers a view of the Founding Father both celebratory and critical, referencing his involvements in slavery and Native American genocide.

Monsoon(1991)

In the last week of May, the whole of India prays for the onset of the monsoon. Without its life-giving rains, the nation would become a land of dry wells and deserts. Writer Alexander Frater awaits the 'burst' at the southernmost tip of India, then travels with it on its dramatic journey north, witnessing the monsoon's towering influence on every aspect of Indian life.

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill(2003)

A homeless musician finds meaning in his life when he starts a friendship with dozens of parrots.

The Fall of the I-Hotel(1983)

The Fall of the I-Hotel brings to life the battle for housing in San Francisco. The brutal eviction of the International Hotel's tenants culminated a decade of spirited resistance to the razing of Manilatown. The Fall of the I-Hotel works on several levels. It not only documents the struggle to save the I-Hotel, but also gives an overview of Filipino American history.

Sans Soleil(1983)

A woman narrates the thoughts of a world traveler, meditations on time and memory expressed in words and images from places as far-flung as Japan, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, and San Francisco.

The Bridge(2006)

The Bridge is a controversial documentary that shows people jumping to their death from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco - the world's most popular suicide destination. Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health.

Spains Worst Rail Disaster(2013)

Once upon a Line(1947)

Model husbands prove that size isn't everything as they get steamed up over Lilliput locomotives.

The Way to the West(1947)

Hitchcock went the wrong way! Head south by southwest with this travelogue from Bath to Cornwall.

Midland Journey(1947)

Tourist promo film extolling the delights of Birmingham and the Midlands, with a sprinkling of arch one-liners.

Mediterranean Holiday(1962)

A 1962 West German documentary film directed by Hermann Leitner and Rudolf Nussgruber.

Big Trains Rolling(1955)

A production of the association of American Railroads outlining the wonders of America's rail system.

Mainline U.S.A.(1957)

A documentary on the railroads of America produced by the Association of American Railroads

Rolling the Freight(1947)

Film on the movement of material from the Chicago and Northwestern System.