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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Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Group Of People Sitting In A Carthorse Are
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Woman Laughing And Interacting With Children
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Archival Footage Of Old West Abandoned
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Child Playing By Himself Outside His Home
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Boy Wearing White Shirt Walks To Man Wearing
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Singing To Get The Crowd Attention
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Woman And A Boy Dressed Colorfully For A
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Picture Of A Fossil And Sea Lions Swimming
North Hollywood California (1961): Young Boy Jumps From A Floating Raft Into The
North Hollywood California (1961): Mother And Son Are Having Fun On The Pool
North Hollywood California (1961): Classic Poolside Footage From The s Of A Young
North Hollywood California (1961): Baby Boy Enjoys His Time At The Pool
North Hollywood California (1961): Innocence A Boy I Believe He Is Or Years Old
North Hollywood California (1961): Cute Child Jumping Into The Pool Of Clean Water
North Hollywood California (1961): A Boy Playing And Swimming In A Swimming Pool
North Hollywood California (1961): Child With Bathrobe And Mother With Blue
North Hollywood California (1961): Mother And Young Son Chilling During A Day In
North Hollywood California (1961): Baby Wearing A Red Hat While Playing With A Toy
North Hollywood California (1961): A Woman Having A Training Session With Her
North Hollywood California (1961): Celebrate The Birthday Party With Friends
North Hollywood California (1961): Two Women Play With A Baby On The Couch In The
North Hollywood California (1961): Boy Wearing Green Shirt Looks At Red Yellow And
North Hollywood California (1961): A Woman And Her Son Play With A Toy On The
North Hollywood California (1961): Old Footage Of Family Chilling At The Living
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.