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
Watch the 1939 California preview
Auburn California (1939): Happy Person Finishing The Walk Apparently In A Garden
Auburn California (1939): Chickens Roaming In A Sunny Open Cage With Some Feeding
Auburn California (1939): Person Wearing Brown Pants Feeds Large Flock Of White
Auburn California (1939): Women Talking While One Of Them Have A Dog On Her Leg
Auburn California (1939): Group Of People Chatting At A Leisure Time
Auburn California (1939): Three Elderly People Sitting On An Outdoor Swing And One
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Sign Denoting Carson Spur Elevation 8100 Feat Then
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Grey Boulders Green Trees And Blue Sky On A
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Nature View Of The Mountains And How It Looks In The
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Highway Old Car Dog Vintage Labrador Road Mountain
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Tourist Admires A Beautiful Lake During A Stroll In
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Still Stream In The Middle Of Tall Trees In A
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Old Video Tape About River And Trees
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Vehicle Travels A Gravel Road Through A Forest
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Calm Scene Of A Mountain Top River
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Sign Reading Carson Pass Fixed In The Middle Of A
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Sign For Carlson Pass
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Clear View Of Blue Skies With Trees On The Rocky
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Green Tree And Boulder Against Blue Sky On A
$149 · CommercialLake Tahoe California (1939): Historical Images Of The Brazilian Amazon In The
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Kid Cries Over Spilled Milk And The Cat Licks It Up
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Lake Nestled In A Forest
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Calming View Of A Mountain Lake In The Summer From
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Lady Washing The Dog On A Sunny Afternoon Outside
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.