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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Fort Ross California (1938): People Hanging Out Of A Boat Holding A Fish As The It
Fort Ross California (1938): Sign Reads Entrance Bonneville Dam And View Of Boat
Lake Tahoe California (1938): Sign Reads Views Of Fallen Leaf Lake Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe California (1938): Landscape Of Trees On A Lake Surrounded By Mountains
Lake Tahoe California (1938): Picture Of A Pine Forest A Lake Surrounded By
Lake Tahoe California (1938): View Of Snow Covered Mountains Trees On A Cloudy
Lake Tahoe California (1938): View Of Misty Mountains And Tree On A Cloudy Day
Lake Tahoe California (1938): The White Lettering Says The Look Out Station In The
Lake Tahoe California (1938): Little White Lodge With The Flag Of The United
Lake Tahoe California (1938): The All American Vacation Lodge Ready To Be Rented
Oroville California (1938): Historic Footage Of Feather River Bridge With Cars
Oroville California (1938): View Of River Rocks And Trees On A Bright Sunny Day
Oroville California (1938): Woman Walks Animal On Leash And Steam Train Goes
Oroville California (1938): Aerial View Of Train Traveling Through Snow Covered
Oroville California (1938): Black And White Movie Of Freight Train Traveling Into
Oroville California (1938): A Railroad Bridge Spans Over A Swiftly Moving Rocky
Oroville California (1938): Black And White Film Of Valley With Large Pine Trees
Oroville California (1938): Serene Valley With Beautifully Rounded Clumped Pines
Oroville California (1938): View Of White Arch Rock Sign And Stream On A Bright
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.