Vintage Stock Footage
1938 California
307 clips filmed in California in 1938, from 1 source reel, 5 to 6 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 (1938): National Scenario With View Of Mountain And A Dam To Control
California (1938): Men Loading A Pack Horse In The Woods
California (1938): Men Standing Outside By Horses Who Are Going On A Trip
California (1938): Horses Carrying Good On Their Backs And A Man Standing Behind
California (1938): People And Their Horses Standing In The Woods On A Sunny Day
California (1938): Liquidate Loaded With Rolled Up Material And Other Belongings
California (1938): This Is The Gorgeous And Relaxing Mountain View From Our Rough
California (1938): Wide Panning Shot Of Sky Over Valley Of Trees And Mountains
California (1938): Beside The Snowy Mountain There Are A Herd Of Goats Wandering
California (1938): Different Animals In The Quiet Forest During The Day
California (1938): In Woods With At Least One Distant Animal Possibly A Deer With
California (1938): Wildlife Caught On Hunting Camera
California (1938): Some Deer Are Walking Up Out Of The Woods In The Daylight
California USA (1938): The Peoples Are Going Horse Ride For Hunting
California USA (1938): Man Seated On Horse Makes Hand Signals Splayed Fingers Then
California USA (1938): Th Men Sitting The Horse And Shoot The Animals
California USA (1938): Detective Looking Man Near A Mountain Waving Awkwardly Then
California USA (1938): Travelling Group Of Men With Horses Walking In Forest By
California USA (1938): The Players Are Were To Reach The Mountain
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of Blue Lake Water And Trees On A Clear Day
Bucks Lake California (1938): Lake Damn And Area Around Where The Boatmen Float
Bucks Lake California (1938): Black And White Footage Of Trees And Leaves Panning
Bucks Lake California (1938): Dense Royal Purple Flash Light That Adds Beauty To
Bucks Lake California (1938): Vintage Video Of A Man In A Rowboat On A Lake
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 307 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- nature140
- trees77
- water75
- people71
- lake56
- view52
- mountains43
- forest42
- animals41
- horse41
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 11531938 / california
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1938 California footage is available?
307 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1938, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are nature, trees, water, people and lake.
What format was 1938 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1930s 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 307. 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 1153. 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 1938 California stock footage commercially?
307 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 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.