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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San Francisco California (1939): Camera Panning House Front With Woman Standing At
San Francisco California (1939): Film Of A Woman Standing At Front Of House And
San Francisco California (1939): Two Women And Men Standing Near A Car While
San Francisco California (1939): Man Playing With Women In An Old Car Image Funny
San Francisco California (1939): Women Sitting Truck Sunny Day Pushy Man Feeling
San Francisco California (1939): Man Pointing Toy Gun At Two Women
San Francisco California (1939): Three People Dancing With What Look Like A Gun In
San Francisco California (1939): A Woman Runs Down A Hillside And Jumps Into A
San Francisco California (1939): A Busy Port Harbor Where Ships Are Trying To Dock
San Francisco California (1939): Pair Of Ships Approaching Sea Port On A Clear
San Francisco California (1939): Black And White Video Of Golden Gate Bridge From
San Francisco California (1939): The Bridge Spans Wide
San Francisco California (1939): Wind Blowing Trees Near Water
San Francisco California (1939): Far Away Famous Landmark Bride With Lots Of Cars
San Francisco California (1939): A Well Dressed Man Poses On A Staircase As A
San Francisco California (1939): Man Wearing Dark Grey Suit Walks Past Light Grey
San Francisco California (1939): Men And Women Partying Into A Holiday Cruise
San Francisco California (1939): Several People Standing At A Railing Of What
San Francisco California (1939): Historical Videotape Displays A Black And White
San Francisco California (1939): Group Of People Celebrating On A Ship
San Francisco California (1939): Well-Dressed People Saying Goodbye Cheerfully On
San Francisco California (1939): Black And White Video With Many People Talking
San Francisco California (1939): Well Dressed Men And Women Looking Over A Boat
San Francisco California (1939): People Wave From The Deck Of A Boat To Unseen
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.