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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California USA (1953): Two Statues The Second One Nautical Outdoors Near A Church
California USA (1953): American Flag In A Video
California USA (1953): A View Of An Airplane Boat In The Water And An Abandoned
California USA (1953): View Of White Building With Large Palm Tree On A Bright
California USA (1953): Few Car Resides In Parking Lot Behind Beautiful Scenery
California USA (1953): Cars Driving On The Roads And Sitting In A Parking Lot
California USA (1953): Camera Panning Across Screen Showing Old Town And Mountain
California USA (1953): The Bigger The Hill The Better The View Out In These Parts
California USA (1953): A Child Is Standing Beneath A Mountain And Looking At The
California USA (1953): Winter Season The People Are Enjoying With Vacation
California USA (1953): So Many Big Trees Are There And Roads Are Wet Because Of
California USA (1953): A Man Gets Out Of His Car And Looks Around At A Large Tree
California USA (1953): A View From On High Of A Range Of Mountains And Deep
California USA (1953): Home Video Footage Of Low Clouds And Fog Hanging Over
California USA (1953): The Water Falling From The Hillside Goes Between The
California USA (1953): Video Showcases Natural Scene And Includes A Waterfall In
California USA (1953): The Clouds And The Vegetation In The Mountains Are
California USA (1953): Gorgeous Massive Waterfall Cascading Down The Side Of A
California USA (1953): Old Fashioned Store Front To Wide Open Landscape Of Shrubs
California USA (1953): Camera Scanning Non Populated Roads Looking At The Clouds
California USA (1953): Different Views Of A Two Lane Road Running Through A Vast
California USA (1953): Man Prepares To Remove His Slacks For A Day At The Beach As
California USA (1953): Man Changes Into Swimsuit On The Beach
California USA (1953): The Persons Are Playing In The Sea Shore They Enjoy Very
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.