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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Lake Tahoe California (1939): Women In A Blue Dress Outside Of A House Wiping A
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Lady Drying A Dog Outside
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Woman Washes Her Dog With Soap And Water From A
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Image Of Hut And A Woman Playing With A Dog
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Taking A Nap In Front Of A Hut With Nature Around
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Couple Sitting Petting And Playing With Their Dog In
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Two People Outside Of A Tiny House With A Dog While
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Tall Trees In The Forest Green Leaves And Blue Sky
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Hills And Blue Lake Water On A Clear Sunny
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Majestic View Of A Lake Surrounded By Great
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Nature Walk Into The Mountains And Woods
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Picture Of A River Surrounded By Beautiful Trees
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Green Trees Against Blue Sky On A Clear
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Pine Trees From The Ground Up
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Dark Blue Sky At The Moment
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Beautiful View Of A Mountain Behind Some Pine
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Green Beautiful Pine Trees
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Majestic Sunny Mountain Peak And A Forest Of
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Red Sunset Against Mountain Rock On A Clear
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Still Video Of Rocky Mountain Peak In The Daytime
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Shaped Hill And Big Rock Formation And The Peak
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Person Putting Dog Out
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Woman At The Cottage With A Happy Dog
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A Woman And Man On A Porch Watching Two Other Men
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.