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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California USA (1961): Four Hula Dancers Having Fun As They Shake Something In
California USA (1961): Two Girls Dancing With Things Around Their Necks Having Fun
California USA (1961): Girl Hula Dancing In A Grass Skirt Wearing A Lei With Pom
California USA (1961): Woman With Black Hair Dancing The Hula In An Hawaiian Style
California USA (1961): Hula Dancers Entertaining At Party For Elderly
California USA (1961): A Women Dancing Waving Her Arms In The Air Smiling Looking
California USA (1961): An Old Lady With A Blue Flowered Dress On And A Tan Hat
California USA (1961): Adult Men And Women Eating Food At A Hawaiian Luau And
California USA (1961): People At A Park Playing Games And Having Fun
California USA (1961): Boy Picks Object Up While Other Kids Are In Line
California USA (1961): Woman Runs And Throws Broom While Group Of Spectators Stand
California USA (1961): Group Of Men And Women In The Sunny Outdoors Enjoying
California USA (1961): Girl Throwing Javelin In Competition With People And
California USA (1961): People Enjoying A Party Sitting Down
California USA (1961): Outdoor Gathering Picnic Feast Eating Food Elderly Adults
California USA (1961): The Peoples Are Eating Food In The Garden This Is Very Nice
California USA (1961): Group Of People Sitting Around Picnic Table Eating In Park
California USA (1961): A Family Passing And Biding Their Time At A Park While The
California USA (1961): Three Footages Family Funfair Kids Balloons Park Summer
California USA (1961): Scenes Of A Child's Birthday Party With Balloons
California USA (1961): Grown Men Competing In Athletic Events With Other Challenge
California USA (1961): Kids Kneel Racing Across The Grass To The Finish Line
California USA (1961): Children Crossing The Finish Line In A Race With Hands On
California USA (1961): Group Of Men Are Doing Funny Tight Walking Competition Down
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.