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
Watch the 1938 California preview
Bucks Lake California (1938): Beautiful Image Of A Mountain Bathed By A Blue Lake
Bucks Lake California (1938): Beautiful Scene In A Blue Color Of A River Between A
Bucks Lake California (1938): Emerald Bay Tree Tops Sky Lake Mountains Inspiration
El Dorado City California (1938): Martins Lodge Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay California (1938): View Of Trees And Object In Lake Water On A Clear
Fort Ross California (1938): Signpost Stating Fort Ross Built By The Russians In
Fort Ross California (1938): Landmark Sign To Fort Ross In Black And White Film
Fort Ross California (1938): People Used To Walk To The Hometown Church Form The
Fort Ross California (1938): Protected House On Top Of The Mountain With Few
Fort Ross California (1938): A Lighthouse Near The Beach Vacation Rentals
Fort Ross California (1938): Houses Porches Trees Fence Bush Door Windows Chimney
Fort Ross California (1938): Black And White Film Of Passengers And A Captain Of
Fort Ross California (1938): View Of White Object In Lake Water On A Clear Day
Fort Ross California (1938): Vintage Low Frame Seashore Sea And Submarine View
Fort Ross California (1938): A Boat Ride Down The Sunset
Fort Ross California (1938): People Looking O Tod The Windows Of A Small White
Oroville California (1938): Grass River Creek Isolated Water Mud Rock Dirt
Oroville California (1938): A Gray Shot Of Water And Some Old Dry Mountains Are
Oroville California (1938): View Of Train Traveling On Tracks Running Alongside Of
Oroville California (1938): View Of Rocks Trees And Flowing River On A Sunny Day
Oroville California (1938): River Flowing Under Train Bridge
Oroville California (1938): A Black Bridge Surrounded By Nature Of Hills And
Oroville California (1938): River Nature Sky Trees Land Water Rocks Park Wind
Oroville California (1938): The Mountain-view During The Day
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.