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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Lake Tahoe California (1938): USA Beach Look Out Station With A USA Flag In The
Oroville California (1938): Pasadena Bridge During 60s Dog With A Lady In Routine
Oroville California (1938): The Camera Captures The Train Driving Down The Tracks
Oroville California (1938): A River In A Valley Surrounded By Dense Forests And
Oroville California (1938): Vintage Film Recording Captures Winding River And
Oroville California (1938): The Bridge Sits Over The Tall Waterfall As The Water
Oroville California (1938): Approaching A Boulder-Built Pass Through One Of The
Oroville California (1938): Construction Worker Lifts Up Hard Hat As A A Salute
Oroville California (1938): Man Standing Near A Tunnel Two Cars Passing By Each
Oroville California (1938): Lady Walking A Dog Towards Car In Tunnel Into Oncoming
Oroville California (1938): Woman In Dress Walking Dog And A Lake Sign
California (1938): The Men Would Shoot The Animal And Use A Horse To Carry It To
California (1938): Man Leads Grazing Horse Away From Grass With Cargo Supplies
California (1938): Pioneer Loading Horse To Ride Off Into The Wild Blue Yonder
California (1938): Friends Equip The Horse With Supplies To Start The Journey
California (1938): Two Men Prepare Horse With Supplies To Go Horseback Riding
California (1938): A Man Is Packing Up His Mule Getting Ready To Travel
California (1938): Three Cowboys Setting Up Camp For The Night Getting Ready To
California (1938): A Horse Used For Transportation Carrying Load With Men Walking
California (1938): Man Hunting Animals In The Forest
California (1938): Drunk Men Wander With A Horse In A Forest
California (1938): Outdoors men Share Goods While Horse Rider Sits On Saddle In
California (1938): A Man Wearing A Hat Mounts A Saddled Horse In Front Of Trees
California (1938): Classic Cowboy And The Other Nothing Usual
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.