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): Man Smile In The Ship
San Francisco California (1939): Businessmen And Families Wave Goodbye To Friends
San Francisco California (1939): Ship Setting Sail To Sea With An Anxious Excited
San Francisco California (1939): People On Board A Ship Named Santa In An Old
San Francisco California (1939): Smooth Ship Paula Passing By
San Francisco California (1939): Women In Long Coats And Fancy Hats Stand Together
San Francisco California (1939): Woman Handling Package To Man Holding A Newspaper
San Francisco California (1939): Men And Women In Hats And Coats Parasols Or
San Francisco California (1939): Olden Time Clip Of People Talking
San Francisco California (1939): Man Shaking Hands With People Outside An Airplane
San Francisco California (1939): At An Airport Women Arrives To Be Greeting By A
San Francisco California (1939): Person Climbs Exterior Stairs To United Airlines
San Francisco California (1939): Man Exits United Airlines Plane
San Francisco California (1939): Black And White Footage Of Old United Airlines
San Francisco California (1939): Airplane Starting Propeller Windows Partially
San Francisco California (1939): An Airplane With The Name The Mainline Prepares
San Francisco California (1939): Peacock Bird Free Roaming Zoo Grounds Showing
San Francisco California (1939): Airplane Pulling Away From Hangar
San Francisco California (1939): A DC-3 Aircraft On A Loading Ramp On An Overcast
San Francisco California (1939): Old Black And White Footage Of A Twin Engine Prop
San Francisco California (1939): An Aircraft Takes Off
San Francisco California (1939): White Medium Size Airplane About To Take Off The
San Francisco California (1939): Woman Wearing Fur Trimmed Coat Turns To Look At
San Francisco California (1939): A Group Of Women Observing Something Unusual
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.