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): Wind Blowing Through Trees Near Tall Brick
San Diego California USA (1949): Old Video Of Orange County Park Picnic Lady
San Diego California USA (1949): Family Reunion Outside In The Park With Relatives
San Diego California USA (1949): People Sitting Down At Picnic Table On A Clear
San Diego California USA (1949): Title Card Says Rexes Dry Lake Land Then People
San Diego California USA (1949): Four People Standing By An Old Car In The Desert
San Diego California USA (1949): Beautiful Desert Landscape With Mountains In The
San Diego California USA (1949): Toughness Man Wall Construction Phase Objective
San Diego California USA (1949): Laborer Building A Grey Brick Wall With Cement
San Diego California USA (1949): Mason Laying Concrete Bricks On A Construction
San Diego California USA (1949): One Farmer Man Is Build The Wall In Cement
San Diego California USA (1949): Man On Top Of Roof Looking Down Dog Sniffing
San Diego California USA (1949): Black Terrier Dog Looking Happy At A House
San Diego California USA (1949): Paper Walking Around A Work Site
San Diego California USA (1949): A Man Lays Bricks Into A Structure
San Diego California USA (1949): Worker On A Ladder Pouring Cement At A
San Diego California USA (1949): Bricklayer Working Laying Cement Putty On A Wall
San Diego California USA (1949): Women And Black Dog View Construction Site Pick
San Diego California USA (1949): Three Ladies Helping Out In A Construction Site
San Diego California USA (1949): Women Walking Black Dog Through Construction Site
San Diego California USA (1949): The Man Working And Enjoying The Flowers
San Diego California USA (1949): Woman Bending Down To Kneel Next To Improvised
San Diego California USA (1949): Wooden Cross With Flowers On Ground On A Bright
San Diego California USA (1949): Small Grave Site Wooden Cross Flowers Windmill
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.