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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Clear Lake California (1939): Two Men Go Swimming In The Lake While The Other Man
Clear Lake California (1939): People In Uniform With Red Feather Hats Marching And
Clear Lake California (1939): Women And Men Parking And Then Going To Enjoy A Boat
Clear Lake California (1939): People Riding On Boat In Beautiful Lake Smiling And
Clear Lake California (1939): A Man Who Is Smoking Walks Out The Wooden Plank Over
Clear Lake California (1939): A Woman On A Sailor Outfit Rowing On A Boat And Is
Clear Lake California (1939): Lady Rowing In A Row Boat On A Lake Looking Happy
Clear Lake California (1939): Young Girl Is Rowing A Canoe While A Father And Son
Clear Lake California (1939): People Swimming In A Pond Enjoying Their Day
Clear Lake California (1939): People Are Riding A Boat In Open Water On A Cloudy
Clear Lake California (1939): Women In The Middle Of The External Area Of
Clear Lake California (1939): Black And White Film Of Middle Aged Woman Holding
Clear Lake California (1939): Women In Front Of Their Homes Smile Happily At The
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman In Polka-Dot Dress In Front Of House In Woods
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Walking In White Dress Through The Trees In
San Francisco California (1939): Very Tall Dark Building In An Industrial Area
San Francisco California (1939): A Boat Or Raft In The Calm Blue Sea Smoking Smoke
San Francisco California (1939): Three Children In A Boat Admire The Coastal
San Francisco California (1939): A Frightening Image Of A Shadow Of Someone
San Francisco California (1939): Vehicle With Tourists Strolls Through The City On
San Francisco California (1939): First A Well-Dressed Lady In Front Of A Fountain
San Francisco California (1939): All Dressed Up On A Bench Near The Water Fountain
San Francisco California (1939): Lush Greenery Surrounding Large Roman Walls As
San Francisco California (1939): People Walking On A Sidewalk With Monuments And
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.