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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Lake Tahoe California (1939): An Old Film Showing A Lady Playing With Your Dog
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Woman And Dog Playing On The Porch Of Campground
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Couple Sitting On A Balcony Relaxing
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Men Chopping Wood Teamwork Stacking Woodpile Axed
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Couple Of People Cutting Wood Tree Pile And Throwing
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Different Types Of Trees And A Patch Of Land Close
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Filming The Lake On Our Weekend Trip Showing The
Lake Tahoe California (1939): The Twilight Of Royal Purple - Silent Speech Of
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Someone Having A Meditation Moment Under A Tree And
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Waterfall Flowing Over Rocks Water Moving Quickly
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Swift Flowing Mountain Stream On A Bright
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Brisk Flowing Mountain Stream On A Bright
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Swift Flowing Stream On A Bright Sunny Day
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Bullet And Wonderful View Of A Mountainous Region
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Green Trees Blue Lake And Mountain On A
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Rock Formation With Snow
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Landscape With Mountains Of A Place In Winter On The
San Francisco California (1939): Old Movie About Three People And One Dog Enjoying
San Francisco California (1939): Slow Left To Right Pan Of One Story House Front
San Francisco California (1939): A Woman Talking To Someone Afar From A Building
San Francisco California (1939): Old People Man Women Car Nature Black White Dress
San Francisco California (1939): Two Women Wearing Dresses And High Heels Sit On
San Francisco California (1939): Two Women And A Man Playing On Top Of A Car In
San Francisco California (1939): Woman Climb Pylon For Photo Shoot Black And White
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.