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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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
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.