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): Old Footage Of A Big Ship Harboring In A Bay
San Francisco California (1939): People In Airbase Talking Pointing To Something
San Francisco California (1939): A Boat Or Raft In The Calm Blue Sea Smoking Smoke
San Francisco California (1939): A Frightening Image Of A Shadow Of Someone
San Francisco California (1939): Vehicle With Tourists Strolls Through The City On
San Francisco California (1939): First A Well-Dressed Lady In Front Of A Fountain
San Francisco California (1939): Lush Greenery Surrounding Large Roman Walls As
San Francisco California (1939): Summer Time Three Kids Walking On The Road With
San Francisco California (1939): Man Wearing Suit And Tie With White Hat Black
San Francisco California (1939): Women Sitting Truck Sunny Day Pushy Man Feeling
San Francisco California (1939): Three People Dancing With What Look Like A Gun In
San Francisco California (1939): A Woman Runs Down A Hillside And Jumps Into A
San Francisco California (1939): Pair Of Ships Approaching Sea Port On A Clear
San Francisco California (1939): A Well Dressed Man Poses On A Staircase As A
San Francisco California (1939): Man Wearing Dark Grey Suit Walks Past Light Grey
San Francisco California (1939): Men And Women Partying Into A Holiday Cruise
San Francisco California (1939): Several People Standing At A Railing Of What
San Francisco California (1939): Historical Videotape Displays A Black And White
San Francisco California (1939): Group Of People Celebrating On A Ship
San Francisco California (1939): Well-Dressed People Saying Goodbye Cheerfully On
San Francisco California (1939): Black And White Video With Many People Talking
San Francisco California (1939): Well Dressed Men And Women Looking Over A Boat
San Francisco California (1939): People Wave From The Deck Of A Boat To Unseen
San Francisco California (1939): Man Smile In The Ship
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.