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): Cowboys On Horseback In A Field Surrounded By People Followed
California (1939): Man Driving Vintage Car Carrying Girls Around Town People
California (1939): People Enjoying A Parade For A Small Town
California (1939): A Holiday Permits Families To Gather In Town Center To Play And
California USA (1939): A Person Holding 2 Turtles On The Side Of The Street
California USA (1939): Dim Footage Of Unidentifiable Objects In Distance
Clear Lake California (1939): Couple Going Out For A Walk In Their Car On A Sunny
Clear Lake California (1939): Black And White Video Of People Having A Picnic In A
Clear Lake California (1939): A Group Of Boys And Girls Enjoying Picnic In The
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Carefully Crossing A Stream And Then Several
Clear Lake California (1939): A Man Helps Two Women Cross A Small Creek By Walking
Clear Lake California (1939): Man Helps A Woman To Cross A River In The
Clear Lake California (1939): Man Helping A Lady In A Dress Cross Over A Stream Of
Clear Lake California (1939): Faded Black And White Film Of Picnic Amidst Trees
Clear Lake California (1939): Friends In The Park Working Together On A Warm Day
Clear Lake California (1939): A Scene Of Three People Walking In The Woods Outside
Clear Lake California (1939): Three People Are Roasting Marshmallows Over A
Clear Lake California (1939): Person Waving While Standing On Rocks In On A Cliff
Clear Lake California (1939): 2 Men Climbing Down Very Steep Hill Both Wearing
Clear Lake California (1939): Men Women Group Walking Down Wooden Outdoor Stairs
Clear Lake California (1939): Women (Seemingly Tourists) Walk Toward Men In A
Clear Lake California (1939): Several People Leaning Against Black Car On A Sunny
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Sitting In A Chair At The End Of A Pier
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Wearing White Shirt Sits On Wooden Pier
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.