Home movie footage
1930s United States home movie footage
Stockfilm holds 7,272 clips filmed in the United States in the 1930s. 5,384 can be licensed directly from Stockfilm for $149 each, royalty-free worldwide; the other 1,888 are listed on Pond5. 77 places carry a town or city name, led by San Francisco, Cleveland and Chelan. 15 catalogued physical reels are linked to clips in this set (15 Standard 8mm). Most clips run 5 to 11 seconds.
- 7,272 clips
- 5,384 direct at $149
- 1930 to 1939
- 77 named places
- 15 catalogued reels
- 6.9 seconds average
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Year by year
| Year | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 1 | 1 | no page yet |
| 1933 | 21 | 0 | 1933 Colorado |
| 1934 | 36 | 0 | 1934 Mississippi |
| 1935 | 24 | 0 | 1935 Colorado |
| 1936 | 379 | 296 | 1936 California1936 Denver |
| 1937 | 1,787 | 1,237 | 1937 Albany1937 Beachwood1937 Bend1937 California |
| 1938 | 2,008 | 1,523 | 1938 Angora Lakes1938 Atlantic City1938 Blackwater Falls1938 Bonneville Dam |
| 1939 | 3,016 | 2,327 | 1939 California1939 Chelan1939 Clear Lake1939 Cleveland |
Where in the United States
| Place | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 472 | 291 | 19371939 |
| Cleveland | 431 | 335 | 193719381939 |
| Chelan | 302 | 302 | 1939 |
| Danielson | 214 | 159 | 1939 |
| Sacramento | 195 | 150 | 1937 |
| Winchester | 192 | 143 | 1938 |
| Lake Tahoe | 180 | 134 | 19371939 |
| Mount Washington | 178 | 132 | 19381939 |
| Klamath | 159 | 112 | no page yet |
| Clear Lake | 149 | 117 | 1939 |
| Bucks Lake | 106 | 77 | 1938 |
| Martinsburg | 104 | 79 | no page yet |
What is on the reels
The most frequent catalog keywords across the 3,000 most licensed clips in this set, with the number of clips carrying each one.
- trees443
- water443
- walking291
- family258
- buildings235
- animals233
- period clothing224
- building222
- sky222
- wildlife222
48 of the 5,384 direct-licensable clips
California USA (1939): Farming In The Midwest Using Old Farm Equipment,Boss In The
Fort Ross California (1938): Old Camera Footage Of Nearshore With Multiple Waves
New York USA (1939): Women Prepares Food Mix At City Factory
New York USA (1939): Ymca Skyline And Large Building In The Distance
Chelan Washington (1939): Man Holds A Buck Head And Shakes It At Friend
San Francisco California (1939): Historic Boat Sailing Through Water In Black And
New York USA (1939): Man Sitting At His Desk In Office With Lots Of Papers On Desk
Wyoming USA (1939): Young Women Waving And Getting Into An Old Car Somewhere
New York USA (1939): Happy Little Girl In Black And White Smiling And Laughing
Danielson Connecticut (1939): A Baby That Is Pulling Toilet Paper Off The Roll
Reading Pennsylvania (1938): Multiple Cars With Senseless Cheese House Marked On
Reading Pennsylvania (1938): Leisure Time For Professional Men In The s
Chelan Washington (1939): Black And White Footage Of Farmers In Field And Grinding
Chelan Washington (1939): Two Men Getting Into A Fist Fight In Front Of A Lake
Montana USA (1939): A Man And Women Share A Kiss While They Sit On Separate Horses
Washington USA (1939): Men Working Outside On A Construction Site
Washington USA (1939): Young Men At The Scrimmage Line Running A Football Play
Wyoming USA (1939): Old Footage Of Planes Taking Off At An Airport Runway
California USA (1936): Black And White Old Town Chevrolet Car Company Driving Cars
California USA (1936): Men Working On The Train Rails In The Middle Of The Desert
California USA (1936): Black And White Footage Of Men Working On Railroad Tracks
California USA (1936): It Is A Track Of The Vehicle One Car Is Shows On The
California USA (1936): Group Of Men Lifting Building A Railroad Rail Track Line
California USA (1936): Fisherman Presents Beautiful Fish From Fishing Among
Chelan Washington USA (1939): A Group Of Men Cutting, Grinding, And Seasoning Meat
New York USA (1938): A Person In Gray Shoes Is Walking Through The Woods With Lots
New York USA (1939): Elephant Reacting To The Spectators By Moving Trunk Up And
Cleveland Ohio USA (1939): Three Well-Dressed Men Wearing Suits And Fedoras Car
Cleveland Ohio USA (1939): Two Women Walk Across Street On A Sunny Winter Day
Colorado USA (1939): Group Of People Walking Down An Unpaved Road In Their Sunday
Utah USA (1939): Video Of The Desert With Sand Hills
Klamath California (1937): Klamath Falls Is Just Ahead After A View Of Mountains
Cleveland Ohio (1937): Old Newly Built Town Black Classic Cars Dirt Roads Large
Cleveland Ohio (1938): Itâs A Cold Day In Ohio
Lake Tahoe California (1937): Video Of Cars Traveling Through The Mountains
New Jersey (1938): Two Women Wearing Short Skirts Walking While Smiling And A
San Francisco California (1939): View Boats Sailing Sea Near Land Bridge Towers
San Francisco California (1939): Man Carrying Newspaper And Packages Shaking Hands
California (1936): Old Tractor Pulling Car On Clay Road With Energy Poles In The
California (1936): One Busy Day At The East Rail Track
California (1936): Blue Collar Men Cleaning The New Rail Tracks
California (1936): Old Video With Several Men Building Train Tracks
California (1936): Men Wearing Blue Shirts Working On Railroad Tracks On A Sunny
Chelan Washington (1939): View Of Men Sawing Wood Beside A Tent In The Forest
California (1939): Men Walking In Nature Through Bushes And One Man Smoking At The
Wyoming (1939): Guy Starts The Engine Of Vintage Airplane Pilot Waves Scenery Is
Wyoming (1939): American Flag Waving During An Outdoor Ceremony In Front Of A
Frequently asked questions
How many 1930s United States home movie clips does Stockfilm have?
7,272 clips filmed in the United States in the 1930s. 5,384 of them have a 4K master ready for direct licensing; the rest are listed on Pond5.
Which years are covered for 1930s United States?
8 dated years from 1930 to 1939. The deepest year is 1939 with 3,016 clips, 2,327 of them direct-licensable.
Where in the United States was the footage filmed?
77 named places. The largest sets are San Francisco (472), Cleveland (431), Chelan (302), Danielson (214) and Sacramento (195).
What film format was 1930s United States footage shot on?
Super 8 reached the market in 1965, so 1930s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932. In the catalog, 37 of the 7,272 clips carry a Super 8 tag and 7,235 are Standard 8mm.
How much does a 1930s United States clip cost to license?
$149 per clip, flat, for a royalty-free worldwide license that covers documentary, broadcast, advertising and online use. 5,384 clips on this page qualify; checkout delivers the 4K master.
How long are the 1930s United States clips?
Most run 5 to 11 seconds, with an average of 6.9 seconds. Each clip is one continuous shot cut from a longer reel.