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): Visiting An Old Abandoned Campsite In The Desert
San Diego California USA (1949): Woman With A Lap Child And A Girl In Vast Pink
San Diego California USA (1949): Mother Holding Young Child Near House With Two
San Diego California USA (1949): Little Blonde Girl In White Dress Sitting In
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Child And A Lady Playing Ball On The Field
Santa Cruz California (1949): Mother And Son Sitting Poolside On A Summer Day; Son
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Sunny Day And Two People Enjoy The Sun By The Pool
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Man Walks A Very Large Artificial pond In Front Of
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Great Day To Learn To Swim With Dad In The Pool
Santa Cruz California (1949): Father With Daughter At Public Pool Swimming On
Santa Cruz California (1949): Beautiful Day At The Beach With A Lovely Couple Who
Santa Cruz California (1949): Swimming Spinning Child In Tune Be Spun By Older Man
Santa Cruz California (1949): Man Wearing White Shirt Sits In Green Lawn Chair On
Santa Cruz California (1949): There Is Nothing On Screen Nothing Is Playing At All
Santa Cruz California (1949): Girl Wearing Brown Pants Steps Up On Rock On A
Santa Cruz California (1949): Little Girl Poses By A Short Topped Tree Surrounded
Santa Cruz California (1949): Little Girl Out With Grandfather Playing In River In
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Man Standing With His Hands On His Hips Appearing
Santa Cruz California (1949): Woman Wearing Green Dress Pushes Arm Of Man Wearing
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Woman And A Child Are Walking Down A Dirt Road
Santa Cruz California (1949): Big Bear Mountain Vacation With Mother
Santa Cruz California (1949): Distressed Woman Is Comforted By Husband
Santa Cruz California (1949): Vintage Interview With An Adorable Elderly Couple
Santa Cruz California (1949): Couple Standing Near Blue Car On A Bright Sunny Day
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.