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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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
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.