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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Clear Lake California (1939): Boats In The Water By A Tree
Clear Lake California (1939): Group Of People Look At The Sea In Oier Very Well
Clear Lake California (1939): Boating And Fishing Spot In A Lake And Two People
Clear Lake California (1939): Husband And Wife Fishing On A Bench By The Ocean
Clear Lake California (1939): An Elderly Couple Fishing On The Banks Of A River Or
Clear Lake California (1939): Two People Chatting On Boat
Clear Lake California (1939): Black And White Video Of Two People Sitting In A
Clear Lake California (1939): Elderly Woman And Another Person Riding In Boat On
Clear Lake California (1939): Looking Across A Rippling Body Of Water Toward
Clear Lake California (1939): The Husband And Wife Are Getting Ready To Go
Clear Lake California (1939): A Woman Smiles At The Camera Followed By A Man In A
Clear Lake California (1939): A Man On A Boat Recording What Appears To Be A
Clear Lake California (1939): Travelogue In Boat With Wonderful Side Views
Clear Lake California (1939): A Day Of Boating On The River
Clear Lake California (1939): An Old Man Going Fishing
Clear Lake California (1939): Two People In A Boat By A Dock Helping A Woman Out
Clear Lake California (1939): A Couple Using A Small Boat In Large Waters
Clear Lake California (1939): Women Sitting On A Bench While People Canoe Behind
Clear Lake California (1939): Black And White Video Of Two Woman Standing By A
Clear Lake California (1939): A Boy And A Girl In The Woods Having Fun
Clear Lake California (1939): Vintage Film Of Close Up Of Boat Then Further Away
Clear Lake California (1939): A White House With White Shed On A Sunny Day
Clear Lake California (1939): A Lady Walking Through The Woods Around A White
San Francisco California (1939): Boat On Body Of Water Passes By Historical
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.