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): Rail Construction Workers On Site With A Man Supervising
California (1936): Summer Day Men Appear To Be Working On The Railroad With One
California (1936): Blue Collar Men Fixing The Rail Tracks
California (1936): Several Turkeys Drinking Water In A Kind Of Large Farm Where
California (1936): A Yellow Building And A Beautiful Blue Sky In The Background
California (1936): The Tower On The Building Reaches High Into The Blue Sky On
California (1936): Man In A Hat Fishing By The River On The Drinking Boat
California (1936): Fisherman With Pipe In His Mouth Pole And Tackle Box In Tow
California (1936): Off screen Person Holds Toad With Silver Tongs On A Sunny Day
California (1936): Man Enjoying The View On A Sunday Afternoon By The Water
California (1936): Man Sitting On Rocky Side Of Waterfall
California (1936): Man Wearing Red Shirt Looks At Rushing River On A Sunny Day
California (1936): Two Men Into The Forest And One Of Them Is Fishing At The River
California (1936): Man Fishing On The Riverside Surrounded By Trees And Nature
California (1936): Two Ens Eating Something While Sitting Outside On The Ground
California (1936): Catching A Fish Years Ago Old Film Recording
California (1936): Person Walking And Two Men Holding A Fish With Car And Trees In
California (1936): Men Talking And Showing A Fish
California (1936): Man Wearing White Jumpsuit Walks To Black Car Holding Grey
California (1936): Large Team Of Mules Hitched To Wagon A Bright Sunny Day
California (1936): A Few Men Attend To Many Horses With Equipment On Them
California (1936): A Man Is Guiding Some Horses That Are Bridled Together
California (1936): Horses Being Corralled On A Ranch Or Farm
California (1936): Farm Equipment In Action Harvesting The Crop In The Fall
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.