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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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
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.