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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California (1938): Person Wearing Green Shirt Leads Pair Of Loaded Pack Mules
California (1938): Horses Carrying Good On Their Backs And A Man Standing Behind
California (1938): People And Their Horses Standing In The Woods On A Sunny Day
California (1938): Liquidate Loaded With Rolled Up Material And Other Belongings
California (1938): This Is The Gorgeous And Relaxing Mountain View From Our Rough
California (1938): Wide Panning Shot Of Sky Over Valley Of Trees And Mountains
California (1938): Man And Horses Carrying Packs In California Mountains With
California (1938): Beside The Snowy Mountain There Are A Herd Of Goats Wandering
California (1938): Deer Puppies Running In The Middle Of The Forest After Winter
California (1938): Various Animals In The Silent And Lush Forest
California (1938): Different Animals In The Quiet Forest During The Day
California (1938): Green Big Trees And Healthy Top Surface In The Forest
California (1938): In Woods With At Least One Distant Animal Possibly A Deer With
California (1938): Wildlife Caught On Hunting Camera
California (1938): Horse Standing On Grass In The Forest
California (1938): Some Deer Are Walking Up Out Of The Woods In The Daylight
MINNESOTA-1938: Family with Two Little Girls in Hair Bows Steps Out of a Front Door
DULUTH MINNESOTA-1938: Hazy Hilltop View Tilting From a Lift Bridge Down to City Towers
MINNESOTA-1938: Women and Little Girls Climb Out of a Black Sedan by the Water
MINNESOTA-1938: Family With Small Children Gazing Out Over Open Lake Water
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.