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): Three People Sit On Outside Chair With A Dog Who Walks
Auburn California (1939): Elderly Couple Pets Tan Cocker Spaniel Dog While Sitting
Lake Tahoe California (1939): An Outgrowth Of Rocks In The Middle Of A Grove Of
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Woman Waits In A Car At A Park Outdoors
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Brown Dog Looking Out Of Window Of Blue Car On A
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Picture Of A Lake With Trees Around It And Sunny
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Vintage Clip Of A Tree
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Still Lake Surrounded By Gentile Mountains And
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Strong Streaky Trees In Front Of A Tall Mountain
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Wildlife A Woman Bathing Her Dog Enjoying The
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Dog Cocker Spaniel Greeting Wiped Off With A Towel
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Woman And Dog Greet Man In Front Of Cabin
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Couple Sitting In Their Balcony Smoking And
Lake Tahoe California (1939): House Among The Trees On The Rocky Hill Leaning
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Well Wooded Forest A Good Place For Wild Animals To
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Videographer Admires The Beauty Of The Complete
Lake Tahoe California (1939): The Beauty Of A Waterfront With Incredible Greenery
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Pine Tree In Front Of A Lake With Mountains And Snow
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Mountains Green Trees And Blue Sky On A
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Beautiful Evergreen Trees Lining The Lakes Shore
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Take A Look Mat The Beautiful Morning Sun Rise In
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Gorgeous Film Capture Of Mountain Side On Sunny
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Picture Of A Beautiful Beach House
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Summer Time Family Weekend At The Country Cabin In
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.