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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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
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.