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): 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
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.