Vintage Stock Footage
1939 San Francisco
122 clips filmed in San Francisco 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.
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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
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1939 San Francisco California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1939 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 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.