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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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
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.