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): 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
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.