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.
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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
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.