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.
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California USA (1938): The Mountains On A Sunny Day In The Middle Of Nature
California USA (1938): Man Riding Horse Has Packmule With Mountains In Background
California USA (1938): Group Of Whitetail Deer At Sunrise
California USA (1938): Turkey In The Middle Of The Wilderness Walking Around
California USA (1938): Animals Roaming Free On The Ground
California USA (1938): Still Images Of Trees Nature And Deer Winter Or Early
California USA (1938): An Animal Looking Around At The Edge Of A Forest
California USA (1938): A Deer Standing Still In Front Of A Wooded Area
Angora Lakes California (1938): View Of Rock Reflection On Still Water On A Clear
Angora Lakes California (1938): Dimly Lit View Of A Calm Lake Surrounded By Lots
Angora Lakes California (1938): Nice View Of A Lake From Shore
Angora Lakes California (1938): Women Passing The Lower Angora Lake
Angora Lakes California (1938): Women In A Section From Fallen Leaf Lake - Tahoe
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of Blue Mountain Lake And Trees On A Clear
Bucks Lake California (1938): Virgin Nature Mountain Blue Lake Green Pine Trees
Bucks Lake California (1938): Calm Crystal Clear Lake Near The Beautiful Green
Bucks Lake California (1938): View Of Water Spewing Past Trees On A Clear Day
Bucks Lake California (1938): An Empty Barren Land
Bucks Lake California (1938): Traveling Man Comes To Fork In The Road Of The Wide
Bucks Lake California (1938): Two Views Of People Rowing Boats On Body Of Water At
Bucks Lake California (1938): A Man Boating Alone In A River Near The Jungle
Bucks Lake California (1938): Man Wearing Grey Jacket Rows Boat In Lake On A Clear
Bucks Lake California (1938): Vintage Film Of A Rower Canoeing A Great Lake In The
Bucks Lake California (1938): A Woman Is Watering Her Hand And Doing A Laundry
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.