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): Family Child Father Happy Posing Vintage Nostalgia Cat Pet
North Hollywood California (1961): Young Baseball Players On A Baseball Field
North Hollywood California (1961): Parents Enjoying Watching Children Play A
North Hollywood California (1961): Sportsmen And Women Playing On The Field With A
North Hollywood California (1961): Baseball Players Wearing A Batting Helmet
North Hollywood California (1961): Man And Woman Talking In A Crowd With A Boy
North Hollywood California (1961): Girl Holding Red Popsicle Points At Camera
North Hollywood California (1961): Several Kids In Uniforms Playing Baseball In A
North Hollywood California (1961): A Man Throws A Ball At A Player On The Pitch
North Hollywood California (1961): Young Pitcher Pitches Baseball At Youth
North Hollywood California (1961): Several Kids Having Fun In A Baseball
North Hollywood California (1961): Kids Playing Little League
North Hollywood California (1961): A Little Girl Is Trying To Entertain With Her
North Hollywood California (1961): Girl Dancing And Singing In Garden
North Hollywood California (1961): Little Girl Dances Hawaiian
North Hollywood California (1961): Girl With Flower In Her Hair Dancing Making
North Hollywood California (1961): Little Girl And Other Participants Celebrate
North Hollywood California (1961): Two Children Running At The Garden Until They
North Hollywood California (1961): A Sunny Day Outside At A Children Game Such As
North Hollywood California (1961): Special Family Reunion That Took Lot Of
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Men Sit On Tan Towels While Person Puts On
Los Angeles California (1961): A Guy Going Down Steps Into Pool
Los Angeles California (1961): Habit Swimmer Goes Inside The Pool With His
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Men Lounging Near Pool On A Hot Summer Day
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.