Vintage Stock Footage
1939 California
529 clips filmed in California during 1939, 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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Auburn California (1939): Senior Citizen Happy Family Picnic Lunch Sunny Day
Auburn California (1939): Old Black Man Sitting On A Table In A Park Getting Ready
Auburn California (1939): Watching A Large Group Of People Happily Consume Food At
Auburn California (1939): A Man Enjoys A Steak And Sides At An Outdoor Meal While
Auburn California (1939): Older Lady Smiling While Enjoying A Day Out With Family
Auburn California (1939): Having Fun At A Family Picnic
Auburn California (1939): Old Video Tape About People Eating
Auburn California (1939): Older Women Outdoor Eating And Talking
Auburn California (1939): Man Eating Food At A Table In The Outdoors With Someone
Auburn California (1939): Picnic Outside Enjoying Food And Company
Auburn California (1939): Registration Of A Full Table And An Individual Enjoying
Auburn California (1939): Chicken Walking And Picnic Table
Auburn California (1939): Several Chickens Walking Around On Dirt Outside In An
Auburn California (1939): The Average Flock
Auburn California (1939): White Rooster Walking Around
Auburn California (1939): Single Chicken And Group Of Chickens Walking On Dirt On
Auburn California (1939): Vintage Footage Of Farmer Feeding Various Flocks Of
Auburn California (1939): Lots Of White Chickens Running Around Someone Putting
Auburn California (1939): White Chickens In A Farm Eating During The Day
Auburn California (1939): Chickens Crammed In A Coop Eating Their Meal And
Auburn California (1939): Man Feeds Chickens
Auburn California (1939): An Old Farmer Feeds His Chickens
Auburn California (1939): Three People Sitting In A Swinging Couch Playing With
Auburn California (1939): Two Grandmother Enjoy The Sight Of Their New Dog
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1939 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1939 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 1939 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 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.