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 (1936): One Of The Most Precious Achievements Of Human Being Is Called
California (1936): A Worker Follows A Flat Railway Car And Applies The Rear Brake
California (1936): A Man Sits On A Train Track While Construction Is Going On
California (1936): A Big Piece Of Construction Equipment Is Operating During The
California (1936): The Earth Mover Is Moving The Earth In The Vast Desert
California (1936): View Of Vintage Grey Steam Powered Excavator On A Sunny Day
California (1936): Several People Working In The Desert On Some Train Rails Using
California (1936): A Recorded Camera And A Beautiful Garden With Beautiful Flowers
California (1936): A Black And White Film Depicting A Sunny Day With Flowers
California (1936): View Of Blooming White Flowers On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1936): Two Women Dressed In Dresses Enjoy An Outdoor Flower Show
California (1936): Old Footage In Black And White Showing Nature Turning Into
California (1936): Men Are Transported In A Vehicle On Rails
California (1936): View Of Industrial Area Cars Passing On The Track And Workers
California (1936): Black Locomotive Approaches Camera On A Clear Day
California (1936): Old Train Moving Through Valley As Workers Make More Train
California (1936): A Group Of Workers Repairing A Railway In A Sunny Day
California (1936): Construction Workers Are Busy On A Rail Site As A Man Holding
California (1936): Railway Workers Carrying A Piece Of Equipment Over Train Tracks
California (1936): Laying New Train Tracks
California (1936): Team Of Men Working On The Railroad Taking Apart Railroad
California (1936): A Group Of Workers Moving An Iron Rail Using Only Hand tools
California (1936): Man Wearing Grey Hat Cleaning Object And Turkeys Eating From
California (1936): The People Are Making Their Way Across The Field Under A Clear
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.