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): View Of A Bridge Over A Body Of Water With A
San Francisco California (1939): Old Film With Foggy Mountain View
Auburn California (1939): Man Taking Care Of Chickens Offering Ration For Growth
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Old Footage Of Mountain Lake Surrounded By Trees
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Mountains And Lake On Top Of Hill In Nature
Lake Tahoe California (1939): Showing The Side Of A Beautiful Mountain With Some
Lake Tahoe California (1939): A View Of Mountains Partially Covered In Snow With
Lake Tahoe California (1939): View Of Mountain From Above Tree Line Against Blue
California (1939): Man Picking Up Dog While Three Other Men Watch On Street Corner
California (1939): Homeless Man Cuddling A Stray Dog
California (1939): Bearded Man Hold Pair Of Turtles On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1939): Turtles Being Held By A Man With A Beard
California (1939): Man In Hat And Black Jacket Observing Small Turtles Brought By
California (1939): View Of People Driving Harvester Machines On A Sunny Day
California (1939): Old Movie Of People Getting Out Of A Car And Walking In A Field
California (1939): Industrial Farm Equipment Being Used In A Field During An
California (1939): Tanks Preparing To Shoot Against The Enemy
California (1939): Multiple Farm Equipment In Use During A Harvest On A Sunny Day
California (1939): Old Black And White Images Men On Heavy War Machines
California (1939): Man Riding A Farm Tractor
California (1939): Vintage Video Of Farmers Tilling The Soil On A Farm Large
California (1939): Truck On The Dirt Road Raising Dust Man Leaving And Taking Off
California (1939): Trucks Driving Loaded With Cargo On A Dusty Dirt Road
California (1939): Men Working By Opening Heaped Grain Bag
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.