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): Small Dog With Curly Black Fur Excitedly Playing
San Diego California USA (1949): Black Dog Barking Sitting On Grass On A Bright
San Diego California USA (1949): Happy Dog Standing Still In A Yard Near The
San Diego California USA (1949): Black And Brown Dog On A Leash Is Standing In A
San Diego California USA (1949): Doberman Pincher On Leash In Park On Bright Sunny
San Diego California USA (1949): Black Dog With Collar On Neck Having Nightmares
San Diego California USA (1949): A Black Dog Sprint Around A Yard
San Diego California USA (1949): Black Dog Running Circles Yard
San Diego California USA (1949): Worker Mason Using Cement On A Construction Site
San Diego California USA (1949): A Man Works With A Tool To Put Cement Into Cinder
San Diego California USA (1949): Mother Smiling And With Is Little Cute Girl In A
Santa Cruz California (1949): Woman And Child Playing Ball On The Grass
Santa Cruz California (1949): Green Lovely Landscape With Beige colored Farm Green
Santa Cruz California (1949): The Mother Hugs Daughter As Daughter Yawns And Makes
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Girl With Her Arm Around A Female Adult Are
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Young Girl Maneuvers Her Way Over A Small Creek
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Father And Daughter Hanging Out In The Woods
Santa Cruz California (1949): Family Taking A Picture Together
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Family Of Old And Young Posing To Take A Picture
Santa Cruz California (1949): Christmas Tree Decorated In Lit Up Lights And
Santa Cruz California (1949): A Close Up Image Of A Fully Decorated Holiday
Santa Cruz California (1949): Like Going To Celebrate Xmas
Santa Cruz California (1949): Christmas Tree Is Being Shown All The Gifts Are
Santa Cruz California (1949): Little Girl Happily Playing With A Large Doll
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.