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): Large Building Surrounded By Greens Near A White
San Francisco California (1939): View Of A Bridge Over A Body Of Water With A
San Francisco California (1939): Old Film With Foggy Mountain View
San Francisco California (1939): Far Away Famous Landmark Bride With Lots Of Cars
San Francisco California (1939): Very Tall Dark Building In An Industrial Area
San Francisco California (1939): Three Children In A Boat Admire The Coastal
San Francisco California (1939): All Dressed Up On A Bench Near The Water Fountain
San Francisco California (1939): People Walking On A Sidewalk With Monuments And
San Francisco California (1939): Gold Statue Of Roman Or Greek God Son The Wall
San Francisco California (1939): Boat Sailing Away Panning To A Home That Is Left
San Francisco California (1939): Two Women And Men Standing Near A Car While
San Francisco California (1939): Man Playing With Women In An Old Car Image Funny
San Francisco California (1939): A Busy Port Harbor Where Ships Are Trying To Dock
San Francisco California (1939): The Bridge Spans Wide
San Francisco California (1939): Wind Blowing Trees Near Water
San Francisco California (1939): People On Board A Ship Named Santa In An Old
San Francisco California (1939): Men And Women In Hats And Coats Parasols Or
San Francisco California (1939): Olden Time Clip Of People Talking
San Francisco California (1939): A Group Of Women Observing Something Unusual
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): American Flag Blows In The Wind Next To A Large
San Francisco California (1939): View Of Public Building With Beautiful Water
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.