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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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
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.