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 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

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.