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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Los Angeles California (1961): Kids Riding In Airplane Shaped Cars On Kiddie Ride
Los Angeles California (1961): Kids Riding In Airplane Shaped Cars On Kiddie Ride
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Boys Ride In Blue Airplane Amusement Ride On A
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Children Ride In A Plane On A Ride At A Fair
Los Angeles California (1961): Children Riding A Carnival Ride In An Airplane
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Kids Ride In Airplane Amusement Park Ride On A
Los Angeles California (1961): Fair Ride With Children Seated In Twos In Small
Los Angeles California (1961): Group Of People In A Room Some Sitting Others
Los Angeles California (1961): Kids Eating At Large Green And White Table On A
Los Angeles California (1961): It Seems To Be A Group Of People In A Kids Birthday
Los Angeles California (1961): Adults Supervising A Children Party As The Kids Eat
Los Angeles California (1961): A Man With A Brown Shirt And Glasses Walking Toward
Los Angeles California (1961): Man Walking With Hands In Pockets Laughing At
Los Angeles California (1961): Elderly Man Kneeling Moving In The Pool Water With
Los Angeles California (1961): Couple Standing In The Garden With White Fence And
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Elderly Caucasians In A Backyard Or Poolside
Los Angeles California (1961): An Elderly Man Walks Toward An Elderly Woman
Los Angeles California (1961): Mom And Son Hugging Talking And Smiling Enjoying
Los Angeles California (1961): A Man And A Woman Talking And Hugging Each Other In
Los Angeles California (1961): Woman Wearing White Dress Stands With Boy Wearing
Los Angeles California (1961): Beautiful Sunny Day With Family By Film Video
Los Angeles California (1961): Woman Wearing Blue Dress Walks Past White Gate On A
Los Angeles California (1961): A Mom And Son Going Out
Los Angeles California (1961): A Woman In A White Dress Walks In A Yard With A
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.