Vintage Stock Footage
1936 California
296 clips filmed in California during 1936, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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California USA (1936): Fly Fisherman Catching A Fish In River
California USA (1936): Young Boy Playing With Black And White Dog At The Lake
California USA (1936): The Dog Is Swimming In The Biggest And Nature Of The Sea
California USA (1936): Coloured Old Video Of A Couple Enjoying A Free Time In The
California USA (1936): Fishing And Enjoying The Day At The River
California USA (1936): Men Enjoy Sunny Day In Very Nice Lagoon On Beautiful Sunny
California USA (1936): Men Hunting Riverdogs Shotgun Red Hats Nature Birds Old
California USA (1936): Four Men With Hat And Long Rifles Practice Marching While
California USA (1936): Friendly Drill March, Rifle Marching In The Desert, Grand
California USA (1936): Two Boys Run Onto A Field As A Bird Falls Onto The Ground
California USA (1936): Men Hunting Birds In Open Fields
California USA (1936): Four Guys Point Their Rifles At An Animal And Shoot It
California USA (1936): 1 Day At The Farm
California USA (1936): Five Guys Showcasing Trophy Game Aftermath From A Hunt
California USA (1936): The Man Is About To Shoot An Animal In The Forest
California USA (1936): Wildlife In A Deserted, Dry Location
California USA (1936): Shrubs In The Desert Landscape
California USA (1936): A Standing Dog And Two Men Coming Out Of A Ditch In The
California USA (1936): People Walking In Canyon Among Foliage What A Wonderful
California USA (1936): Three Men Hunting In Uam Mountainous Region With A River
California USA (1936): Four People Shooting Long Rifles Near Concrete Wall Range
California USA (1936): Men Outside Hunting With Guns Skeet Shooting Smiling Cloudy
California USA (1936): Guys Throwing Things In Air And Shooting Them
California USA (1936): Men Training Shooting In An Empty Field With Big And
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1936 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1936 California home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1936 California footage shot on?
1930s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1936 California stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1936 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.