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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California USA (1939): Three Men Walking Dirt Path Isolated House Bush Shrubbery
California USA (1939): Two Men S Are Talking In The Dark Room
California USA (1939): Main Street Parade
California USA (1939): Great Outdoor Activity In The City With The Population
California USA (1939): The Crowded Carriage Ride
California USA (1939): Race Competition Of Kids In The Street Lots Of Them
California USA (1939): Man Riding A Horse In A Field With Houses
Clear Lake California (1939): Two Men Jumping Off Of Two Separate Wooden Platforms
Clear Lake California (1939): First A Shot Of A Porch With Plants And Door Showing
Clear Lake California (1939): Beach With Few People Enjoying Their Holidays With
Clear Lake California (1939): Black And White Scene Of The Ocean Near A Dock With
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Talks To Man In Hat Who Is Fishing Who Is
Clear Lake California (1939): Lovely Views Of The Placid Lake And Woods As Boats
Clear Lake California (1939): Old Man With A Hat Smoking Near An Old Woman And
Clear Lake California (1939): Black-And-White Footage Of Small Body Of Water With
Clear Lake California (1939): Sunset Over Peaceful Lake Row Boat Gently Paddling
Clear Lake California (1939): Two Men And One Women Talking
Clear Lake California (1939): People Waiting For Other Boats
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Rowing On The Sea
Clear Lake California (1939): Camera Captures People Going Out Into The Water On A
San Francisco California (1939): White Boat Passes By San Francisco Bay Bridge On
San Francisco California (1939): Kids On A Steamboat Clear Skies Steam Mountains
San Francisco California (1939): Viewing A City On A Boat In The Middle Of The
San Francisco California (1939): Large Building Surrounded By Greens Near A White
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.