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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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
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.