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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El Dorado City California (1938): Excited Man Rides A Horse While Holding His Hat
El Dorado City California (1938): Man Riding A Horse In Haste On Deserted Sand
El Dorado City California (1938): Man Rides Horse Kicks Up Dirt And Dust Building
Emerald Bay California (1938): Viewing A Beautiful Scene From Above Of Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay California (1938): A View Of An Island Of Land Within A Heavily
Emerald Bay California (1938): A Lake Surrounded By A Mountain Range And The Tall
Emerald Bay California (1938): Very Good Fast food
Emerald Bay California (1938): View Of Mountains Blue Lake Water And Brown Object
Emerald Bay California (1938): Large Cliff side With Multiple Dips And Valleys And
Fort Ross California (1938): Wooden Building With Tall Steeples And Windows
Fort Ross California (1938): In This Black And White Video A Lighthouse Sits At
Fort Ross California (1938): Beach Vacation Houses By The Sea
Fort Ross California (1938): View Of White Post Sign And Water Tower On A Clear
Fort Ross California (1938): A Beautiful View Of A Sea Near A Rocky Hills
Fort Ross California (1938): Lighthouse In The Distance On Cliff With Ocean Waves
Fort Ross California (1938): A Boat Sailing Slowly In A Lake On A Sunny Day
Fort Ross California (1938): Person Wearing White Shirt Waves From Small White
Fort Ross California (1938): Ship In The Water In Grey Scale
Fort Ross California (1938): Old Black And White Video Of A Boat Floating Down The
Lake Tahoe California (1938): The Camera Captures The Natural Scenery Of The Wood
Lake Tahoe California (1938): A Lake Near The Forest Surrounded By The Beautiful
Lake Tahoe California (1938): Large Blue Lake Surrounded By Mountains And Trees
Lake Tahoe California (1938): View Of A Lake In The Mountains Covered In Pine
Lake Tahoe California (1938): View Of Snow Covered Trees On A Cloudy Winter 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.