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): The Tractor Is Moving Slowly Plowing The Fields Getting Them
California (1936): People On Top Of The Tractor Working On The Farm
California (1936): Vintage Looking Video Of Men On A Platform Working Followed By
California (1936): Child Playing With Tree In His Wooded Yard
California (1936): Farm With Horses Grazing And Ducks Between Them
California (1936): View Of Small White Object In Lake Water On A Clear Day
California (1936): Male Walking On The Rocky Side Of The Water Tosses A Rock Into
California (1936): Polar Bear Running Out Of The Lake With Mountains In The
California (1936): A Man And His Dog Playing Fetch In A River
California (1936): Man Walking On A Flat Surface Vessel In The Middle Of The Ocean
California (1936): View Of Mountains Man Fishing And Dog Coming Out Of Water
California (1936): Traveling Down The Road To Go Fishing In Cold Weather
California (1936): Something Is Swimming Below The Surface Of The Water And
California (1936): Old Times Men Hunting In The Desert With Friends And Weapons
California (1936): A Group Of Men Practicing Shooting On A Beautiful Mountain
California (1936): Four People On A Field With A Gun Shooting Something On The
California (1936): A Peacock Walk Past A Collection Of Empty Drums To Meet Another
California (1936): Panoramic View Of Shrub Vegetation Blue Sky And Mountains In
California (1936): A Day Scene In The Desert Where A Nab Repeatedly Kicks An
California (1936): Man Wearing Black Jacket Walks In Brown Field With Rifle On A
California (1936): Wild West Search Through Barren Land For Others
California (1936): Hills Mountain Dog Ears Dark Night Land Listen Cute Curious Old
California (1936): People Walking Through A Vast Green Area Of Mountains
California (1936): Several People Walking In A Forest With Many Trees 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.