Vintage Stock Footage
1938 California
307 clips filmed in California during 1938, 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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Fort Ross California (1938): Old Camera Footage Of Nearshore With Multiple Waves
Angora Lakes California (1938): The One And Only Lower Angora Lake in California
Bucks Lake California (1938): Buck Lake Northern California Plumes County Pines
California (1938): Man And Horses Carrying Packs In California Mountains With
Oroville California (1938): Sign Reads Feather River Bridge And View Of Map
California USA (1938): A Man Is Standing Near The Dam,Opening For Agriculture
Angora Lakes California (1938): View Of Black And White Lower Angora Lake
Bucks Lake California (1938): A Boat Far In The Middle Of The River Is Sailing In
Bucks Lake California (1938): Water Seen Coming From Out Of A Mountain Side Cliff
Bucks Lake California (1938): This Big Blue Lake Is Home To May Fish And Wildlife
Bucks Lake California (1938): Dusty Road In Lake Tahoe
Fort Ross California (1938): Fort Ross Built By The Russians In 1812 In The Hills
Fort Ross California (1938): Life Seen In Black And White In A Rural Area
Fort Ross California (1938): We See A Sign That Is High Up Then A Building Both
Oroville California (1938): The Video Shows A Map Of The Lands In The Region Where
Oroville California (1938): Mountain Stream And Bridge
Oroville California (1938): Car Driving Across Bridge
Oroville California (1938): View Of River And Trees On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1938): Water Damn In The Mountain Shown From Two Different Angles
California USA (1938): Old Footage Farmers Lashing Equipment To A Horse Or A Mule
California USA (1938): Older Video Sample Of Man Getting On A Horse And Riding It
California USA (1938): Dam Being Shown In Full View To Display How Much Water It
California USA (1938): Large Water Dam Bridge View
California USA (1938): Dam Across The River In The Valley Between Mountains
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1938 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1938 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 1938 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 1938 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 1938 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.