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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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
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.