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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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
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.