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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San Francisco California (1939): Gold Statue Of Roman Or Greek God Son The Wall
San Francisco California (1939): Boat Sailing Away Panning To A Home That Is Left
San Francisco California (1939): Summer Time Three Kids Walking On The Road With
San Francisco California (1939): Woman Dressed Up Posing For A Picture In Front Of
Auburn California (1939): Two Old People Sitting And Having A Good Time
Auburn California (1939): An Open Crate Filled With Eggs And Yellow Chicks
Auburn California (1939): Adorable Cute Chicks Just Hatched From Eggs In Wooden
Auburn California (1939): View Of Yellow Baby Chicks Hatching In An Wooden
Auburn California (1939): Chick Hatchlings And Eggs In Coop
Auburn California (1939): Yellow Cute Chicks Walking On Unhatched Eggs
Auburn California (1939): Mass Of Yellow Baby Chicks Hatching From Eggs In
Auburn California (1939): Recently Hatched Chicks And Eggs In Incubator
Auburn California (1939): Dozens Of Newborn Baby Chicks In Staying Warm In A
Auburn California (1939): Beautiful Fluffy Chicks Piled Up In A Cardboard Box
Auburn California (1939): A Baby Chick Is Selected From A Group Of Yellow Baby
Auburn California (1939): Hundreds Of Chicks Being Raised By Caring Female Farmer
Auburn California (1939): Woman In Blue And White Dress Cooks Over An Outdoor
Auburn California (1939): A Rarer Family Gathers Outside On A Hot And Humid Summer
Auburn California (1939): Family Gets Together For Lunch In The Midst Of Nature
Auburn California (1939): White Family Enjoy Their Time At The Picnic Table And
Auburn California (1939): Man Shares Interesting Story During Beautiful Sunday
Auburn California (1939): Delicious Lunch Out In The Sun
Auburn California (1939): Grandma Takes A Bite With The Family While On A Picnic
Auburn California (1939): Two Men Eating And Drinking Sitting Outside Looking
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.