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): 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
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.