Vintage Stock Footage
1953 California
134 clips filmed in California in 1953, 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
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Palm Desert California (1953): Blue Car Road Standing Still Sky Dry White Line
$149 · CommercialPalm Desert California (1953): A Car Fastly Moving On The Road
Palm Desert California (1953): A Coloured Video Of A Palm Tree Located Near A
Palm Desert California (1953): Lady Enjoying Scenery And The Amazing Views At The
Palm Desert California (1953): Woman Walks From Office Of A Forties Era Motel With
Palm Desert California (1953): An Outdoor Pool In A Wooded Location With Patio
Palm Desert California (1953): Describe The People Place And Action In The Video
Palm Desert California (1953): A Nice Calm Day At The Beach With Lots Of Furniture
Palm Desert California (1953): Outside Sunlight Sparkly Water Sand Driftwood
Palm Desert California (1953): Salton Sea 241 Ft Below Sea Level Picnic Table With
Palm Springs California (1953): Amazing Scenic Birds Eye View Of The Ocean Waves
Palm Springs California (1953): Landscape Footage With An Old Blue Truck Driving
Palm Springs California (1953): Oil Field And Power Lines Near A Road People
Palm Springs California (1953): The Small Conversations That Happen After Church
Palm Springs California (1953): Two Persons Are In The Office Nearby Swimming Pool
Palm Springs California (1953): Vintage Color Film Of Tropical Vacation Spot With
Palm Springs California (1953): White Building With Garden Of White Pink And
Palm Springs California (1953): A Garden Home With Heavy Rows Of Flowers Mixed
Palm Springs California (1953): The Beautiful House And The Garden Is There Many
Palm Springs California (1953): Red White And Orange Flowers Blooming On A Bright
Palm Springs California (1953): The Ground Is Fully Maintained It Look Like Very
California USA (1953): Animals On Top Of A Mountain With Wind Blowing Trees
California USA (1953): Sea Shore At The Town
California USA (1953): Lighthouse And A Church All In One Back In My Hometown Of
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 134 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- nature73
- trees33
- view30
- people26
- mountain22
- landmarks20
- beach18
- buildings17
- mid-century america17
- sky16
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 13981953 / california
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1953 California footage is available?
134 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1953, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are nature, trees, view, people and mountain.
What format was 1953 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1950s 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 134. 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 1398. 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 1953 California stock footage commercially?
134 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 1953 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.