Vintage Stock Footage
1939 San Francisco
122 clips filmed in San Francisco California in 1939, from 1 source reel, 5 to 6 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): Historic Boat Sailing Through Water In Black And
San Francisco California (1939): View Boats Sailing Sea Near Land Bridge Towers
San Francisco California (1939): Man Carrying Newspaper And Packages Shaking Hands
San Francisco California (1939): View Of Steamship Spewing Black Smoke And Tugboat
San Francisco California (1939): White Boat Passes By San Francisco Bay Bridge On
San Francisco California (1939): Camera Overlooks People Walking By A Large
San Francisco California (1939): Footage Of Buildings Along The Shore Recorded On
San Francisco California (1939): Huge Suspension Bridge Possibly Golden Gate With
San Francisco California (1939): Boat On Body Of Water Passes By Historical
San Francisco California (1939): Camera Shows Off The Signs And Maps For The
San Francisco California (1939): A Park With Pretty Bushes And Fountains And A
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): Two Women And A Man Playing On Top Of A Car In
San Francisco California (1939): Sight Of A City With A Bridge And Ships On The
San Francisco California (1939): Cargo And Passenger Ships Floating On Water Near
San Francisco California (1939): A Bridge Over The River In A Black And White View
San Francisco California (1939): Bridgewater Boats Skyland Industrial Wave Fog
San Francisco California (1939): Views Of Ships And Boats Traveling Around Bridge
San Francisco California (1939): See Nice Be Outside Want Take Pictures
San Francisco California (1939): View Of White Santa Paul Boat Lettering On A
San Francisco California (1939): Black And White Video Of Golden Gate Bridge From
San Francisco California (1939): Kids On A Steamboat Clear Skies Steam Mountains
San Francisco California (1939): Viewing A City On A Boat In The Middle Of The
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 122 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people53
- transportation30
- buildings25
- man23
- water23
- landmarks21
- bridge20
- woman18
- boat17
- ship17
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 San Francisco California footage is available?
122 clips of home movie footage filmed in San Francisco California in 1939, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, transportation, buildings, man and water.
What format was 1939 San Francisco 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 122. 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 San Francisco California stock footage commercially?
122 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 San Francisco California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.