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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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
Lake 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
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.