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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El Dorado City California (1938): A Little Boy And Girl Talking About A Fish
El Dorado City California (1938): A Working Day At The Lodge
El Dorado City California (1938): Women Hanging Laundry On Line In The Wind While
El Dorado City California (1938): While Mother Washing Clothes Children Playing
El Dorado City California (1938): Mom Taking Care Of Her Kids While They Play
El Dorado City California (1938): Children Show Off Love To Little Puppy With
El Dorado City California (1938): Blue Monochrome Clip Of Horse Rider Cuts To
Fort Ross California (1938): Old Black And White Video Of An Old House In The
Fort Ross California (1938): Picture Of A Farm With Water Tank And A Pinwheel
Fort Ross California (1938): Factory Windmill Blowing Over An Area On A Nice
Fort Ross California (1938): Ocean Landscape With No Boats Nearby A Wall Of Rocks
Fort Ross California (1938): A Lighthouse On Top Of A Cliff Overlooking The Ocean
Fort Ross California (1938): A Lighthouse Stands On A Rocky Point Above A Beach
Fort Ross California (1938): Woman On Boat In Water Wearing Scarf
Fort Ross California (1938): Balding Old White Man On Boat With Water In The
Fort Ross California (1938): Peacock Bird Free Roaming Zoo Grounds Showing Plumage
Fort Ross California (1938): People On A Boat That Is Moving
Fort Ross California (1938): Woman Riding On Boat Near Window With Waves Flowing
Fort Ross California (1938): Seaside Docking Anchor Down High Tide Small White
Fort Ross California (1938): Boat Travels Near The Shore During A Day With Sparse
Fort Ross California (1938): Boat Driving Along The River Bank
Fort Ross California (1938): Fast Vintage Black And White Boat On River In The
Fort Ross California (1938): The Large Boat Floats Down The River As Man Hangs Off
Fort Ross California (1938): Black And White Footage Of A Fishing Boat In 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.