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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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
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.