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): A View Of A Dark Sky And View Of Mountain Peaks
California USA (1953): A Mountain Look Like Very Cool And Chillness
California USA (1953): Man And Woman Have Intense Conversation While Viewing
California USA (1953): Large Hangman's Tree Historic Spot Sign With A Matching
California USA (1953): Incredible Panning View Of A Two Lane Road Running Through
California USA (1953): Men And Women Relax And Enjoy Scenery On The Beach
California USA (1953): People At The Sea
California USA (1953): Crowded By The Bayside Awaiting Glory To Return To Shore
California USA (1953): Crowd Of People Standing By The Beach And Swimmers Wading
California USA (1953): Group Of Children Swimming In A Large Lake Then A Shot Of
California USA (1953): Landscape View From Mountain Or Hilltop Of Green Trees Snow
California USA (1953): The Nature Looking So Beautiful The Trees Are Surrounded
California USA (1953): Two Men And A Women Sitting Together In The Sun On A Beach
California USA (1953): Two Small Groups Of People Sitting On A Sand Beach In The
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.