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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San Francisco California (1939): Three Playful Adults One Man And Two Women
San Francisco California (1939): Man With Messy Hair Carrying Woman In Plaid Skirt
San Francisco California (1939): Bad View From The Point In The Middle Of The Sea
San Francisco California (1939): Sight Of A City With A Bridge And Ships On The
San Francisco California (1939): View Of A Spanish-Style Port With Cruise Ships
San Francisco California (1939): Sky View Of An Active Town Near The Ocean
San Francisco California (1939): Scene Of A Town With Large Bridge And Busy
San Francisco California (1939): Cargo And Passenger Ships Floating On Water Near
San Francisco California (1939): Car Changing Lanes Underneath A Bridge With An
San Francisco California (1939): Ships Sailing In The Sea Near The Dockyard Under
San Francisco California (1939): A Bridge Over The River In A Black And White View
San Francisco California (1939): Bridgewater Boats Skyland Industrial Wave Fog
San Francisco California (1939): Huge Suspension Bridge Possibly Golden Gate With
San Francisco California (1939): Views Of Ships And Boats Traveling Around Bridge
San Francisco California (1939): Black And White Video Of Large Bridge Across A
San Francisco California (1939): See Nice Be Outside Want Take Pictures
San Francisco California (1939): People On Cruise Ship Talking Woman In Center
San Francisco California (1939): The Sea Lions Training To Perform In A Circus
San Francisco California (1939): Vintage Video Of Well-Dressed Caucasian Crowd
San Francisco California (1939): View Of White Santa Paul Boat Lettering On A
San Francisco California (1939): View Of Black Steamship In Water On A Cloudy Day
San Francisco California (1939): Old Footage Of A Big Ship Harboring In A Bay
San Francisco California (1939): People In Airbase Talking Pointing To Something
California (1939): A Bare-chest Man With A Massive Beard Holding A Mouse
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.