Vintage Stock Footage
1938 United States
Home movies filmed in the United States in 1938 feature coastal scenery, waterways, and beach outings. Scenes include coastal views, waterfalls, and winter scenery.
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Mount Washington New Hampshire (1938): Sightseeing Into The Morning Watch Of
Atlantic City New Jersey (1938): A Beautiful Stately Home Made Of Red Brick With
Winchester Maryland (1938): Video Portrays A Large Stately And Well-Maintained
Washington USA (1938): Building Of The Grand Coulee Dam In Washington (Between
New York USA (1938): Jungle-Style Tourist Park Surrounded By A Bridge And Lake
New York USA (1938): This Is A Wooden Sign Showing Directions To Other Towns And
New York USA (1938): A Wooden Directional Set In The Woods Showing How Long It
Fort Ross California (1938): Signpost Stating Fort Ross Built By The Russians In
Martinsburg West Virginia (1938): The Path Down To The Most Haunted Lodge In The
West Virginia (1938): A Large Soup Of Worried People Staring To The Unknown Yet
Washington (1938): People Watching Train And Construction Equipment On Bridge
Washington (1938): A Train Track That Crosses A Great Body Of Water
Washington (1938): View Of Dam Releasing Water And Two Objects Traveling On Bridge
Washington (1938): Two Cranes On Top Of A Bridge Under Construction Lowering Hook
Washington (1938): View Of Mountains And Trestle Bridge On A Clear Day
Washington (1938): Metal Bridge With Hillside In The Background And Metal Cross
Washington (1938): Couple Views Landscape Through Binoculars
Washington (1938): Ancient Village And A Dry Landscape In A Cloudy Day Maybe In
Washington (1938): A Black And White Film Of Trains Traveling Over A Tall Bridge
Washington (1938): Metal Towers Topped With Cranes Run Across A Dam With Flood
Washington (1938): Industrial Power Making Towers Are Seen Outdoors Outside In The
Washington (1938): Bridge Construction Industrialization Water Dam Black White
Washington (1938): Water Being Released At Dam To Generate Electricity
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 1,533 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- trees343
- water262
- view203
- weather171
- landmarks143
- winchester maryland143
- buildings136
- lake123
- forest121
- recreation121
Source reels
4 physical reels behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1938 United States footage is available?
1,533 clips of home movie footage filmed in United States in 1938, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are trees, water, view, weather and landmarks.
What format was 1938 United States footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (4 reels). 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 1,533. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
4 physical source reels, including reels 1153, 1921, 1001 and 1678. 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 United States stock footage commercially?
1,533 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 United States archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.