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.
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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
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.