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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San Francisco California (1939): Footage Of Buildings Along The Shore Recorded On
San Francisco California (1939): Camera Shows Off The Signs And Maps For The
San Francisco California (1939): Old Tree House People Ground Morning Sky Windows
San Francisco California (1939): Man Put Something Beside A Wooden Building Woman
San Francisco California (1939): A Woman In A Blue Dress Enjoys Watching The
San Francisco California (1939): A Park With Pretty Bushes And Fountains And A
San Francisco California (1939): American Flag Blows In The Wind Next To A Large
San Francisco California (1939): View Of Public Building With Beautiful Water
San Francisco California (1939): Walking Around A City During The Day In The
San Francisco California (1939): White Large Ocean Ship Floating In Water While
San Francisco California (1939): A Boat Sails On The River Near A Bridge
San Francisco California (1939): View Of A Large Bridge From The Water Below While
San Francisco California (1939): Footage Shows The Deck Of A Boat Where A
San Francisco California (1939): Vintage Movie Shows Sea Port And Uniformed Men
San Francisco California (1939): Garden House
San Francisco California (1939): Video Of A Woman And In Front Of A House
Auburn California (1939): Old Couple Sitting Old Lady With Cat And Old Man
Auburn California (1939): Woman Holding And Then Throwing A Dog Sitting With A Man
Auburn California (1939): Older Couple Enjoying Time Watching And Feeding Their
Auburn California (1939): Old Film Showing Chickens Gathered In A Chicken Coop
Auburn California (1939): Several Chicks In A Box
Auburn California (1939): Natures Finest Qualities In Reproduction Of A Common
Auburn California (1939): Elderly Woman Friends Grandmas Park Grove Trees Eat
Auburn California (1939): Dog Runs Away To Fetch A Stick And Comes Back With A
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.