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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California (1939): People Staring At A Turtle
California (1939): Vintage Video Of Harvesting From A Field Features Several
California (1939): Soldiers On The Road In Their Vehicles On Their Way To The
California (1939): Old Timers Farming In The Gold Old Days In The United States
California (1939): Man Walks Alongside Of Harvester Machine On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1939): Very Old Black And White Film Of Workers With Something That
California (1939): Diverse Black And White Landscapes In Views Under High
California (1939): Man Wearing White Hat Stands In Field Taking Pictures On A
California (1939): Four Men Walking Through Field On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1939): View Of White Rotating Harvester Blade And People Walking In
California (1939): Five Harvester Machines Harvesting Crops On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1939): Combines Lined Up In A Wheat Field Harvest Grain While Farmers
California (1939): A Bulldozer Pulls A Combine With Workers On Top Across A Wheat
California (1939): Man Wearing Grey Hat Drinks From Jug On A Clear Day
California (1939): Two Men Sharing A Drink From A Jug In Front Of A Wood Building
California (1939): Two Antique Trucks Travel Down A Dusty Road And Man Drinks From
California (1939): Two Trucks Driving On Dirt Road On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1939): Truck Stops On The Road For A Man To Observe Cargo Leakage
California (1939): Men Gathered Together Working Carrying And Opening Bags Of
California (1939): Vintage Black And White Men Working Pilling Up Huge Bags
California (1939): Workers Loading Grain Into Train Carts And The Train Leaves
California (1939): Man Wearing White Shirt Prepares To Enter Wooden Shack On A
California (1939): Parade Slowly Going By
California (1939): Man Riding Bull In Rodeo Falls Off And Gets Out Of The Way
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.