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): Suits At A Beach
California USA (1953): Well Dressed People Converse In Small Groups At The Beach
California USA (1953): Man Sat On The Beach In Underwear Amongst Other Clothed
California USA (1953): Man Dries Himself Off With Towel Standing Next To Others On
California USA (1953): A Day At The Beach With Kids Playing And A Guy Riding A
California USA (1953): It Is A Snowy Region With Many People Watching Over It And
California USA (1953): They Look Around The Bungalow And See The Mansion Standing
California USA (1953): Men And Women Enjoy Sculptures In A Beautiful Outdoor Area
California USA (1953): Group Of Friends Enjoying Beautiful Sunny Day On The Beach
California USA (1953): Friends Relaxing On The Beach
California USA (1953): A Day At The Beach Three Almost Naked People Sunbathing
California USA (1953): Death Valley Ca Painted Desert Scenic View Plateaus Red
California USA (1953): Landscape Scene With Large Red Hills And Lots Of Barren Dry
California USA (1953): Old Video Of A Camera Panning Across A Desert With A Clear
California USA (1953): Waves Cascading Upon A Shore - Warning: Low Video Quality
California USA (1953): View Of Brown Hills And Blue Sky On A Sunny Day
California USA (1953): Red Painted Desert Mountain Butte Plateau In Distance
California USA (1953): A Large Trench Has Been Dug In The Middle Of A Desert With
California USA (1953): View Of Green Fields And Brown Mesas On A Clear Sunny Day
California USA (1953): View Of A Red And White Canyon That Covers A Fairly Wide
California USA (1953): Video Of The Vast Canyons Striated Rock Layers And
California USA (1953): Looking Out Into The Distance Of Mountains And Look More
California USA (1953): Bluffs Along The Blue Sky With Trees Touch The Blue Sky
California USA (1953): Mineral Deposit Rock Formation Desert Landscape Person
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.