Vintage Stock Footage
1961 California
801 clips filmed in California in 1961, 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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Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): View Of Black Sign Near Wooden Door On A
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Tribe Looking Woman And A Child In
North Hollywood California (1961): Two Women With Smiling Face Are Sitting On Edge
California USA (1961): Group Of People Enjoying Themselves
California USA (1961): Man Wins Award And Gives Speach
California USA (1961): An Older Man Is Giving An Older Woman A Trophy For A
California USA (1961): People Smiling Laughing Swimsuits Pool Fun Hot Outside Cool
California USA (1961): Vintage Video Of Family In Back Yard
California USA (1961): Patio Chat With Big Hats
California USA (1961): Kentucky Marching Band Parading Down Street
California USA (1961): People Walking In A Parade Are Carrying A Banner
California USA (1961): Kentucky Lake Marching Band Strutting To The Music
California USA (1961): Parade And Marching Band
California USA (1961): People Walking In A Square In Front Of The People Are Some
California USA (1961): Parade Of People Walking Carrying Sign
California USA (1961): Band Marching In Parade Down Busy Street
California USA (1961): Parade In A Special Day
California USA (1961): Drill Team Works In Precision During A Parade Remains Well
California USA (1961): Decorated Car In Parade
California USA (1961): Parade Featuring Man Dressed As Davy Crockett
California USA (1961): Pioneer Life Displayed On A Daytime Parade Float In The
California USA (1961): Louisiana Parade For White People With White Suits And
California USA (1961): Representing Louisiana Parade Troop
California USA (1961): Band Playing Muysic On Parade Float
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 801 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people498
- family119
- woman116
- fun115
- boy109
- recreation109
- sports105
- children84
- water81
- man79
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 17401961-1966 / san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1961 California footage is available?
801 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1961, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, family, woman, fun and boy.
What format was 1961 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1960s 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 801. 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 1740. 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 1961 California stock footage commercially?
801 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 1961 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.