Vintage Stock Footage
1949 California
225 clips filmed in California during 1949, 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.
$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
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1949 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 1949 California footage shot on?
1940s 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 1949 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 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.