Vintage Stock Footage
1939 California
529 clips filmed in California in 1939, from 1 source reel, 5 to 7 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$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
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 529 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people252
- nature147
- man100
- water86
- trees82
- woman63
- men60
- animals58
- lake52
- transportation48
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 11661939 / california
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1939 California footage is available?
529 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1939, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, nature, man, water and trees.
What format was 1939 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1930s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 529. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1166. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1939 California stock footage commercially?
529 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
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.