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
Santa Cruz California (1949): Old Man Talking In Forest Women Chatting Near River
Santa Cruz California (1949): Two Friends Enjoying A Nice Afternoon Relaxing By
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Dad And Daughter Playing With A Toy Train Together
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Bunch Of Old People All Walking Towards The Camera
Santa Cruz California (1949): Older Women Walks Outdoors With Younger Child
Santa Cruz California (1949): Three Adults And A Child Gathered Together As One
San Diego California USA (1949): LBMG Club Talley To San Diego
San Diego California USA (1949): Many Queued Cars New Cars With Many People Around
San Diego California USA (1949): The Cars Were Parked In Outside Of The Beach To
San Diego California USA (1949): Old Stock Footage Of People Near Parked Cars And
San Diego California USA (1949): These Persons Are Driving In The Car Driving Is
San Diego California USA (1949): Antique Automobile Off-Road Test In The Flat
San Diego California USA (1949): Old Car Show
San Diego California USA (1949): Cream Colored Classic Car Starts From Standstill
San Diego California USA (1949): Classic Cars By The Side Of An Open Road With
San Diego California USA (1949): Cars On Roadway In Front Of Field
San Diego California USA (1949): Red White Blue Vintage Cars Parked Along Highway
San Diego California USA (1949): Woman Viewing The Rear Of A Car In A Dirt Race
San Diego California USA (1949): Classic Footage Of White Males Preparing Race
San Diego California USA (1949): People Around Sports Cars At A Race Car During
San Diego California USA (1949): Group Of Men Standing Around Three Model T
San Diego California USA (1949): 4 To 5 Members Are Repair In The Old Car
San Diego California USA (1949): Two Gentlemen With A Red Truck Written Mobil A
San Diego California USA (1949): People Putting Gas Into What Seems A Tractor
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.