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): Woman Walking On The Street Passing By Another
Los Angeles California (1961): Woman Wearing White Dress Talks To Off Screen
Los Angeles California (1961): My Grandma Watching Over Me As We Take A Stroll
Los Angeles California (1961): Woman Wearing Blue Dress Smiles At Camera While
Los Angeles California (1961): An Elegant Beautiful Garden
Los Angeles California (1961): View Of Tan Buildings Green Trees And Blue Sky On A
Los Angeles California (1961): Sweeping View Of White Pavilion And Green Trees On
Los Angeles California (1961): Little Boy Looking Through A Cannon
Los Angeles California (1961): An Old Building With Steps Leading Up To The
Los Angeles California (1961): Hide And Go Seek With Mom
Los Angeles California (1961): Old Family Video
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Family Of Three Looking Around For A Pharmacy
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Women Watching Child Play
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Boy Rides Stationary Toy Car At Storefront
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Child With A Hat Playing Outside With His
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Retro Family Video Leaving A Town Hall
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Mom Watches His Son Drive A Garden Truck
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Train Passing By When A Boy Drives A Car
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Video Of Piping And An Old Rail Car From
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Boy With A Love Apple In Hands Approaches An
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Girl Wearing White Hat Walks Past Red And
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Child Wearing Green Sweater Walks Away From
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Filming Child With White Hat And Green Coat
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Young Boy Climbs Into A Sitting Train And
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.