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
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
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.