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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California USA (1939): Men Running On The Road
California USA (1939): One Person Shot The Slow Cycle Race Using By Camera
California USA (1939): Men And Horses In A Town And Athletes Running Down A Street
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Wearing Black Sweater Walks Down Porch Steps
Clear Lake California (1939): Man And Woman Walking Down The Stairs Of The House
Clear Lake California (1939): Kids In The Forest
Clear Lake California (1939): Forest Camping Vintage Bbq Nature Black And White
Clear Lake California (1939): Old Black And White Vintage Car Parked With Men With
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Smiling And Waving While Walking Up Stone
Clear Lake California (1939): People Freely Hike Through Nature Exploring A River
Clear Lake California (1939): Thean Helping The Boy Up The Rocks By The Water
Clear Lake California (1939): Men And Women Taking Ottos And Walking Around To
Clear Lake California (1939): People Enjoying A Scroll In Nature Together Taking
Clear Lake California (1939): Family Cookout
Clear Lake California (1939): A Group Of People Sit At A Table In The Woods As A
Clear Lake California (1939): Campsite With People Sitting At A Picnic Table Next
Clear Lake California (1939): Two Women Watch Creak And Scenery In Nature On A
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Sitting While Other Women Walks By
Clear Lake California (1939): Woman Waving Friends Over To Sit On Side Of Calm
Clear Lake California (1939): Group Of People Walk Through A Forest Path
Clear Lake California (1939): Group Walking Down Stairs One Man Waves At The
Clear Lake California (1939): Group Of People In The Middle Of Nature Talk About
Clear Lake California (1939): People Having Fun In Front Of A Water Well Probably
Clear Lake California (1939): Moving Shot Of People Sitting And Standing Near Many
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.