Vintage Stock Footage
1937 California
855 clips filmed in California during 1937, 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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Klamath California (1937): Klamath Falls Is Just Ahead After A View Of Mountains
Lake Tahoe California (1937): Video Of Cars Traveling Through The Mountains
San Francisco California (1937): A Black And White Video Outside A Building That
San Francisco California (1937): There Is A Middle Aged Woman Heading Towards A
San Francisco California (1937): Person-Sized Silver Bow Labeled Ãâ¬Åsugar Bowlââ¬ï
Long Beach California (1937): Historical Old Black And White Images Of Palos Verde
Santa Cruz California (1937): A Black And White Vintage Video Of The Palos Verde
Long Beach California (1937): Lots Of Houses Surrounded By Each Other With A Long
California USA (1937): Construction Of A Dam
California USA (1937): Artificial Lake People Visiting Dam
California USA (1937): Hiking To The Pool
San Francisco California (1937): Blimp Flying Above People Waiting In Line At Alta
Klamath California (1937): A Sign With A Person With A Gun A Man Running Away With
Klamath California (1937): View Of Area With Beautiful Natural Resources Like A
Klamath California (1937): A Man Assisting Another Person To Look Inside A
Klamath California (1937): Different Road Signs For Bonner Grade And Cedar Creek
El Monte California (1937): Lions In California In The City Of Electricity Monte
Long Beach California (1937): Aerial View Of City Buildings And Sea On A Clear Day
Long Beach California (1937): Images Of The Colin DE Sinai Industry In Full
Long Beach California (1937): View Of Oil Rigs Scattered Along Hillside And Valley
Oakland California (1937): Sign Reads Wild Game Refuge Lake Merritt Oakland
Sacramento California (1937): Getting Ready For People To Come Visit The Cider
Sacramento California (1937): Three People Stand On Wooden Platform On A Bright
Truckee California (1937): Sign Near The Busy Information Lane For Truckers
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1937 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1937 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 1937 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 1937 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 1937 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.