Vintage Stock Footage

1939 California

A nostalgic collection of 1930s American life, featuring vintage automobiles, farm tractors, and everyday scenes from the era, captured in authentic archival footage.

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California USA (1939): Farming In The Midwest Using Old Farm Equipment,Boss In The

California USA (1939): Farming In The Midwest Using Old Farm Equipment,Boss In The

San Francisco California (1939): Historic Boat Sailing Through Water In Black And

San Francisco California (1939): Historic Boat Sailing Through Water In Black And

California (1939): Men Walking In Nature Through Bushes And One Man Smoking At The

California (1939): Men Walking In Nature Through Bushes And One Man Smoking At The

San Francisco California (1939): View Boats Sailing Sea Near Land Bridge Towers

San Francisco California (1939): View Boats Sailing Sea Near Land Bridge Towers

San Francisco California (1939): Man Carrying Newspaper And Packages Shaking Hands

San Francisco California (1939): Man Carrying Newspaper And Packages Shaking Hands

San Francisco California (1939): View Of Steamship Spewing Black Smoke And Tugboat

San Francisco California (1939): View Of Steamship Spewing Black Smoke And Tugboat

San Francisco California (1939): Camera Overlooks People Walking By A Large

San Francisco California (1939): Camera Overlooks People Walking By A Large

Clear Lake California (1939): Looking At The Shoreline From The Water With Boats

Clear Lake California (1939): Looking At The Shoreline From The Water With Boats

California (1939): Three People And Two Agricultural Machines Harvesting In The

California (1939): Three People And Two Agricultural Machines Harvesting In The

Clear Lake California (1939): People Talk While Walking Through Nature And

Clear Lake California (1939): People Talk While Walking Through Nature And

California (1939): Men Sitting Step Classic Home Group Riding Street Near Markets

California (1939): Men Sitting Step Classic Home Group Riding Street Near Markets

California USA (1939): It Was About Army Fights The One Man Was Walking In The

California USA (1939): It Was About Army Fights The One Man Was Walking In The

Clear Lake California (1939): High Water Covers Docks And Shelters Near A Tree

Clear Lake California (1939): High Water Covers Docks And Shelters Near A Tree

California USA (1939): Industrial Machines In Fields Of Sowing And Bearing Fruit

California USA (1939): Industrial Machines In Fields Of Sowing And Bearing Fruit

California (1939): Executive Hat People Running Public Road Rally Starts Near Boys

California (1939): Executive Hat People Running Public Road Rally Starts Near Boys

California (1939): Old Black And White Images Men On Heavy War Machines

California (1939): Old Black And White Images Men On Heavy War Machines

Lake Tahoe California (1939): Showing The Side Of A Beautiful Mountain With Some

Lake Tahoe California (1939): Showing The Side Of A Beautiful Mountain With Some

California (1939): People Riding Brown Horses In Parade On A Bright Sunny Day

California (1939): People Riding Brown Horses In Parade On A Bright Sunny Day

California USA (1939): The Industrial Times In The United States People Using

California USA (1939): The Industrial Times In The United States People Using

California (1939): View Of People Driving Harvester Machines On A Sunny Day

California (1939): View Of People Driving Harvester Machines On A Sunny Day

California (1939): My Father Gave Me The Greatest Gift Anyone Could Ever Give

California (1939): My Father Gave Me The Greatest Gift Anyone Could Ever Give

Clear Lake California (1939): Sunset Over Peaceful Lake Row Boat Gently Paddling

Clear Lake California (1939): Sunset Over Peaceful Lake Row Boat Gently Paddling

California USA (1939): World War Two Destroyed A Lot Of Homes And Families

California USA (1939): World War Two Destroyed A Lot Of Homes And Families

California USA (1939): Man With Thick Bushy Beard Shows Two Tortoises In Chains

California USA (1939): Man With Thick Bushy Beard Shows Two Tortoises In Chains

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1939 California footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1939 California home movies — 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 1939 California footage shot on?

Most 1930s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.

Can I license 1939 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 1939 California archival footage?

Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.