Vintage Stock Footage
1937 California
855 clips filmed in California during 1937, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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Klamath California (1937): A Mountain Creek
Klamath California (1937): View Of White Pendleton Round Up Sign On A Sunny Day
Klamath California (1937): Individual People Riding Horses Around Race Track As
Klamath California (1937): Jockey Injured In Horse Race
Klamath California (1937): Grainy Footage Of Bull Racing
Klamath California (1937): Taming The Bull
Klamath California (1937): Rider On Horse Chases Livestock Then Is Off His Horse
Klamath California (1937): Deer With Big Antlers Walking Away From Camera Chewing
Klamath California (1937): Flock Of Birds Taking Flight From Large Field With
Klamath California (1937): Video Of Nature Under A Sign Then The View Of The
Klamath California (1937): Guys With Guns Pointing To The People Getting Out Of
Klamath California (1937): View Of Green Trees And Grass On A Bright Sunny Day
Klamath California (1937): Two Kids Running Up Hill In A Colorless Video
Klamath California (1937): Boys Leave Their Residence Accompanied By A Dog On A
Klamath California (1937): View Of The Road At The City Entrance With Mountains
Klamath California (1937): View Of Grey Car Traveling Down Dirt Road On A Sunny
El Monte California (1937): A Pair Of Lions Resting Behind Chain Link Fence On A
El Monte California (1937): I Guessing The Is A Visit To The Zoo At The Lions Den
El Monte California (1937): A Jungle Cat Being Much More Dexterous Than I Ever Was
Lake Tahoe California (1937): Cars In Heavy Traffic Drive Up Steep Hill Incline
Lake Tahoe California (1937): Featuring â The Donner Summit Observation Point
Long Beach California (1937): Title Card That States Shoreline Of Palos Verde
Long Beach California (1937): Coastal Cliff Overlooking A Gulf With Stretch Of
Long Beach California (1937): Aerial View Of City And Ocean On A Sunny Day
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1937 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1937 California home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1937 California footage shot on?
1930s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1937 California stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1937 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.