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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California USA (1938): The Two Small Deer Running In The Forest And Playing
California USA (1938): Film Recorded Scene Of A Wooded Area With Deer In The
Angora Lakes California (1938): The Angora Lake To Never Missed
Angora Lakes California (1938): Picture Of A Beautiful Clear And Transparent Lake
Bucks Lake California (1938): Title Card On Grey And Black Background Says Buck's
Bucks Lake California (1938): Deep And Blue And Amazing Lake By The Mountain
Bucks Lake California (1938): Sail Boat Crosses Lake Near Dam With Person Watching
Bucks Lake California (1938): Nature Can Be Beautiful Ugly And Uncontrollably
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of River Rapids And Trees On A Clear Day
Bucks Lake California (1938): Water Being Ejected Out At A High Rate From A
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of Mountains And Blue Lake Water On A Clear Day
Bucks Lake California (1938): The Most Popular Lake Everyone Talks About
Bucks Lake California (1938): Man Rowing Across The Lake In The Wooded Mountains
Bucks Lake California (1938): Beautiful Day While Man And Dog Explore The
Bucks Lake California (1938): Family Fishing Trip And Display Of Unknown Fish At
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of White Bucks Lake Lodge Sign On A Clear Day
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of Bucks Lake Lodge Sign And Log Building On A
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of Sierra Film Sign With Blue Lake Water And
Bucks Lake California (1938): A Lorry Passing Through The Way With Containing Full
Bucks Lake California (1938): An Elegant Vintage White Car Is Parked In Front Of A
Bucks Lake California (1938): A Slow Pan Of A Mountain Scene With A Lake And Pines
Bucks Lake California (1938): Valley Is Seen Below Through Trees Of A Forest On A
Bucks Lake California (1938): Naturally Beautiful Lake Near The Forest Surrounded
Bucks Lake California (1938): A Big Lake And You Can See Some Mountains And Some
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.