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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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
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.