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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Clear Lake California (1939): Taking The Treasure Out From Water Together
Clear Lake California (1939): Lakeside With A Small Pier That Has A Boat Tied To
Clear Lake California (1939): Scanning Across A Bridge Crossing A Bay With Boats
Clear Lake California (1939): Panning Over A Body Of Water Where A Young Boy Is
Clear Lake California (1939): Old Woman In Glasses Is Sitting On A Sea Shore At
Clear Lake California (1939): An Elderly Women Standing At The Waterfront Midday
Clear Lake California (1939): An Old Woman A Dog And Two People Walking Towards On
Clear Lake California (1939): Black And White Historic Video With People Walking
Clear Lake California (1939): The Woman Is Walking Toward The Lake To Go In The
Clear Lake California (1939): Two Ladies Walk Along Wooden Pier Over The Water As
Clear Lake California (1939): Two Women Walk Down Wooden Pier Plank On A Cloudy
Clear Lake California (1939): Women Walking And Smiling In Front Of A River And A
Clear Lake California (1939): Women At The Lake
Clear Lake California (1939): A Woman Walks On A Wooden Dock Followed By A Mature
Clear Lake California (1939): Posing At The Lake Making Videos To Share Our
Clear Lake California (1939): Black And White Video Of People With An Area Of
Clear Lake California (1939): Program Shows What The Beach Was Like In The 70s
Clear Lake California (1939): A View From Behind Some Trees Latching People Swim
Clear Lake California (1939): People On The Beach Watch The Boat Sailing Across
Clear Lake California (1939): Two People Swimming In A Lake Near A Jetty With A
Clear Lake California (1939): Black And White Footage Of People At A Lake Dock
Clear Lake California (1939): Mother And Daughter Enjoying Day On Lake On A Hot
Clear Lake California (1939): Two Men Sunbathing Together In Swimsuits While
Clear Lake California (1939): Man And Woman Sitting By The Shore Of A Lake
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.