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.
$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
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.