Vintage Stock Footage
1949 California
225 clips filmed in California in 1949, from 1 source reel, 5 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
San Diego California USA (1949): Backyard Of Orange County Family
San Diego California USA (1949): Summer 1950 Classic Auto Show Somewhere In
San Diego California USA (1949): People Looking At Classic Cars On The Road As
San Diego California USA (1949): Woman And Vintage Car Driver Checking Paperwork
San Diego California USA (1949): Getting Ready To Watch The Races In Terminal
San Diego California USA (1949): More People Walk In A Ground
San Diego California USA (1949): Pier-Point Landing Long-Beach Is Shown With A
San Diego California USA (1949): Boats On The Water At The Pier: One Brown And
San Diego California USA (1949): A Boat Suspends Above A Dock
San Diego California USA (1949): A Small Black Dog Sniffing The Ground And Running
San Diego California USA (1949): Dog Grooming A Poodle
San Diego California USA (1949): Home Nature Family Joy Life
San Diego California USA (1949): Outside Of A Small Building Among Some Trees
San Diego California USA (1949): Tranquil Backyard With Lemon Trees Fences Suburbs
San Diego California USA (1949): In The Video Somebody Are Eating The Food In Th
San Diego California USA (1949): A Woman Is Seen At The Beach Picking At Some
San Diego California USA (1949): Very Cozy Little House With A Trailer And A
San Diego California USA (1949): A Small Shack Style House Followed By A Man
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Women Playing With A Girl With A Ball And Another
Santa Cruz California (1949): Woman And Child Sitting Outdoors By A Body Of Water
Santa Cruz California (1949): Elderly Couple Frolic In A Pool
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Man Looking At The Camera Then Fixes The Top Of A
Santa Cruz California (1949): Man In A Beach Of Holidays With Little Girl Dislike
Santa Cruz California (1949): Little Girl Swimming In Pond With Rocks And
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 225 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people81
- animals54
- dog53
- wildlife52
- playing27
- transportation26
- grass23
- man23
- tree23
- car22
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 16601949 / del mar, california,chicago
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 California footage is available?
225 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1949, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, animals, dog, wildlife and playing.
What format was 1949 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1940s 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 225. 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 1660. 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 1949 California stock footage commercially?
225 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 1949 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.