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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California (1939): Train Running On Track Man With Gun Watches
California (1939): Men Going To Hunt Something For Dinner Or Going After Someone
California (1939): Men Walking Out Of A Small Wood Building And Into A Field With
California (1939): My Father Gave Me The Greatest Gift Anyone Could Ever Give
California (1939): Black And White Footage Of Two Men In Suspenders Walking
California (1939): White Shirt Man Sitting Front Single House Steps Friend Talk
California (1939): People Riding Brown Horses In Parade On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1939): Parades Back In The Day Beautiful Memories
California (1939): People Riding In Back Of Brown Truck On A Clear Day
California (1939): Race Start With Crowd Watching In The Middle Of The Street
California (1939): Executive Hat People Running Public Road Rally Starts Near Boys
California (1939): People Gathering Around To Watch People Run
California (1939): Three Men Exit The House And Walk Around On The Street Then One
California (1939): Lean Men Riding Their Horses Without Their Shirts On
California USA (1939): Hairy Shirt Man Without Tending Non-Domestic Exotic Animal
California USA (1939): Bearded Man Takes Dog Out Of A Bus Or Camper While Others
California USA (1939): Bearded Man Holding Cute Dog Surrounded By Man With Another
California USA (1939): Dog Training 20th Century
California USA (1939): Agricultural Machine Working In The Field To Make Life
California USA (1939): People In The Army With Tanks Expiring The Area
California USA (1939): Old Footage Of People Operating Equipment
California USA (1939): A Man Operates A Tractor As Two Others Stand On The Machine
California USA (1939): There Are Not Any People Present Seems To Be In Desert Area
California USA (1939): Visuals Of The Moon And Nasa Equipment
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.