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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Bucks Lake California (1938): Purple Color Video Of Tree
Bucks Lake California (1938): Woman Plays With Hungry Dog Next To The Water On A
Bucks Lake California (1938): Woman Holding A Fishing Rod And A Fish Spinning On
Bucks Lake California (1938): Mom Standing In Doorway Cleaning Out A Kettle Back
Bucks Lake California (1938): Old And Grainy Video Of Person Coming Out Of Shed In
Bucks Lake California (1938): Camp Dog Looks At The Camera
Bucks Lake California (1938): A German Shepherd Dog Standing Infraction To Wall
Bucks Lake California (1938): Home Life And The Outdoors
Bucks Lake California (1938): A Lady Is Stacking Piles Of Laundry Outside A
Bucks Lake California (1938): We Are Going To Wash All Of These Dirty Blankets In
Bucks Lake California (1938): Woman Camping With The Dog As A Companion And Her
Bucks Lake California (1938): Woman Bathes Her Dog
Bucks Lake California (1938): People In A Hut In The Middle Of The Forest
Bucks Lake California (1938): Woman Wearing White Dress Sets Object On Ground
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of Red And Yellow Brick Chimney And Woman
Bucks Lake California (1938): Woman With Dog In Driveway Looking For Something On
Bucks Lake California (1938): Pine Trees And Mountains Circle The Body Of Water
El Dorado City California (1938): Log Cabin In A Quiet Woods For Of Trees Birds
El Dorado City California (1938): A Family Is Gathered To Watch The Young Son Show
El Dorado City California (1938): Small Boy Hold Fish In Front Of Woman Wearing
El Dorado City California (1938): Boy Catching Fish And Sharing With Sister
El Dorado City California (1938): Child Holds Fish Up To Camera Next To A Woman
El Dorado City California (1938): Little Kids Catching A Big Fish With Vintage
El Dorado City California (1938): Little Girl Showing Of A Fish To Her Brother In
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.