Vintage Stock Footage
1961 California
801 clips filmed in California during 1961, 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.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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Burbank California (1961): Tree Plum Flower Bush Green Wall House Clean Organized
Burbank California (1961): Person Walk In Your House With Beautiful Garden
Burbank California (1961): View Of Camels And Sleeping Black Bears On A Sunny Day
Burbank California (1961): Squirrel Eating His Lunch Having A Great Time Relaxing
Burbank California (1961): Views Of Gophers Sitting On Hind Legs To Look Around
Burbank California (1961): View Of Agitated Hen Behind Fence On A Clear Day
Burbank California (1961): Water Seal Swim Zoo Marine Life Swimming Biologist View
Burbank California (1961): Tiger Walking Alone In His Cage
Burbank California (1961): View Of Baboons Behind Chain Link Fence On A Clear Day
Burbank California (1961): Baboon Peacefully Paces Around Its Enclosure While
Burbank California (1961): Chimpanzee In Cage Lounging On A Branch And Scratching
Burbank California (1961): Orangutan Sitting And Staring Outside Of Its Cage At
Burbank California (1961): Monkey Swinging On The Bars In Its Enclosure At The Zoo
Burbank California (1961): A Chimpanzee Is Moving Across The Net Of Its Cage
Burbank California (1961): Views Of Primates In Chain Link Fence Enclosure At
Burbank California (1961): Monkey Eating Fruit Inside Cage
Burbank California (1961): Brown Monkeys And Blue Peacocks Playing Around In Zoo
Burbank California (1961): The Women Give Food To The Birds
California (1961): Animal Sitting In Cage Eating While A Second Animal Paces
California (1961): Elderly Lady And Young Boy Look At Fountain In Flamingo
California (1961): The Flamingos Look Around While They Hang Out In The Zoo
California (1961): View Of Two Grey Ships On A Bright Sunny Day
California (1961): Sailors On Top Of A Boat All With Uniforms On
California (1961): The View Of The Tops Of Boats With Flags And Signs
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1961 California footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1961 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 1961 California footage shot on?
1960s 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 1961 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 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.