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): 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
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.