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
Santa Cruz California (1949): Girl In Red Dress Plays With Doll Under Christmas
Santa Cruz California (1949): Girls Opening Presents On Christmas Morning
Santa Cruz California (1949): Young Girl Decorate A Christmas Tree In A White
Santa Cruz California (1949): Like Hand Made The Good Gift
Santa Cruz California (1949): Girl Wearing White Robe Steps Back From Fully
Santa Cruz California (1949): Man Showing Picture Of His Possibly Daughter In
Santa Cruz California (1949): Man Sitting Next To Christmas Tree Unwraps Small
Santa Cruz California (1949): Father Opens Christmas Gift
Santa Cruz California (1949): Heavy Car Lined Street With Lone Woman Walking Below
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.