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 (1961): View Of Green And Brown Structure On A Clear Day
California (1961): Destruction Disaster Scary Train Sad Collision Helicopter
California (1961): View Of Grey Battleship Communication Objects On A Clear Day
California (1961): Sweeping View Of A Military Sea Vessel Being Maintained At A
California (1961): A Large And Expensive War Ship
California (1961): View Of Grey Battleship And American Flag On A Sunny Day
California (1961): View Of Communication Equipment On Grey Ship On A Clear Day
California (1961): Departure Of The Warship To Its Mission Being Helped By The
California (1961): View Of Grey Ship And White City Buildings Along Sea Port On A
California (1961): View O Grey Cargo Ships Docked At Sea Port On A Sunny Day
California (1961): Panning View Of Group Of Large Anchored Ships
California (1961): Clip Of Docked Battleships In The Harbor With Buildings In The
California (1961): Video Of A German Marching Band Playing Outside During The Day
California (1961): Older Women Gathered Together In A Social Group Holding Flowers
California (1961): Two Women Hold Orange Flowers On A Clear Sunny Day
California (1961): The Woman Bends Down The Pet The Cat As The Other Woman Smiles
California (1961): Man And Two Girls In Park Looking At Metal Fixtures Reaching
California (1961): Fat Kid Drops Cat Listening To Music On The Sidewalk
California (1961): A Family Consisting Of A Daughter And A Mother And Father Stand
California (1961): Family Pet Happy Love Cat Compassion Joy Smoke Park Sunshine
California (1961): In A Farm The Family Prepares For A Photo Together With The Cat
California (1961): Happy Family With A Beautiful Child And A Kitten In Nature
California (1961): Family Standing Together Waving And Smiling While Mother Holds
California (1961): Family Framed With Cat On Mom And Waving Boy Outside
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.