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): Businessmen And Families Wave Goodbye To Friends
San Francisco California (1939): Ship Setting Sail To Sea With An Anxious Excited
San Francisco California (1939): Women In Long Coats And Fancy Hats Stand Together
San Francisco California (1939): Woman Handling Package To Man Holding A Newspaper
San Francisco California (1939): Man Shaking Hands With People Outside An Airplane
San Francisco California (1939): At An Airport Women Arrives To Be Greeting By A
San Francisco California (1939): Person Climbs Exterior Stairs To United Airlines
San Francisco California (1939): Man Exits United Airlines Plane
San Francisco California (1939): Black And White Footage Of Old United Airlines
San Francisco California (1939): Airplane Starting Propeller Windows Partially
San Francisco California (1939): An Airplane With The Name The Mainline Prepares
San Francisco California (1939): Peacock Bird Free Roaming Zoo Grounds Showing
San Francisco California (1939): Airplane Pulling Away From Hangar
San Francisco California (1939): A DC-3 Aircraft On A Loading Ramp On An Overcast
San Francisco California (1939): Old Black And White Footage Of A Twin Engine Prop
San Francisco California (1939): An Aircraft Takes Off
San Francisco California (1939): White Medium Size Airplane About To Take Off The
San Francisco California (1939): Woman Wearing Fur Trimmed Coat Turns To Look At
San Francisco California (1939): A Small Crowd Of Well Dressed Men And Women
San Francisco California (1939): Three Playful Adults One Man And Two Women
San Francisco California (1939): Woman Dressed Up Posing For A Picture In Front Of
San Francisco California (1939): Man Spends Time With His Dog At The Beach
San Francisco California (1939): Camera Panning House Front With Woman Standing At
San Francisco California (1939): Film Of A Woman Standing At Front Of House And
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.