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The History of Silent Film in San Francisco: Rare Walking Tour | SF

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Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.

Pacific and Kearny | Pacific and Kearny, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

SF City Guides: Rare Neighborhood Walking Tours Month | May 2019

San Francisco City Guides offers dozens of free guided walking tours, all over the city, throughout the year.

During the months of May and October, when the San Francisco weather is particularly pleasant, City Guides adds a series of neighborhood explorations to its year round tour schedule.

Each San Francisco neighborhood has a distinct architecture, history, and personality that deserve in-depth exploration. Go off the beaten path and discover the colorful characters, beautiful vistas, and charming architectural treasures that can be found in communities like the Inner Richmond, Visitacion Valley, or the Tenderloin.

Join for a walk along the streets, sidewalks and by-ways of one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in the world.

Saturday, May 23, 2015
Silent Film San Francisco | SF City Guides: Rare Neighborhood Walking Tours Month | May 2019

From iconic locations to back alleys, San Francisco served as the backdrop for literally hundreds of silent films from as early as the 1890s, featuring stars like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Mary Pickford, Lon Chaney and Rudolph Valentino.

Join us on a 90-minute walk through the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, the Financial District and Union Square and learn how film was influenced by a bet on a horse, a giant golden molar, the first Hispanic star, anti-Chinese laws, and the greatest scandal of the silent era.

This tour is offered in May and October only.

Location:
Tour starts at the southeast corner of Pacific Ave and Kearny St., across from “The Station” Cafe.

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Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted. Some tours may be limited in size.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, San Francisco, Walks & Tours
Address: Pacific and Kearny, San Francisco, CA