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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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
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.