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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North Hollywood California (1961): Mother And Son Talking About Something That
North Hollywood California (1961): Woman And Boy Talking And Laughing Indoors With
North Hollywood California (1961): A Man Walks With His Wife And Kid Beside A Pool
North Hollywood California (1961): A Man A Woman And A Boy Walking In The Garden
North Hollywood California (1961): People Smiling On A Hot Summer Day A Man And A
North Hollywood California (1961): A Woman Plays With Her Kid In The Pool Teaching
North Hollywood California (1961): A Mother Teaches Her Son To Swim In The Outdoor
North Hollywood California (1961): Mother And Son Play Together At A Pool On A
North Hollywood California (1961): Child Learning To Swim In The Pool
North Hollywood California (1961): A Woman Guides Her Son On How To Swim Using A
North Hollywood California (1961): A Boy Jumps Bravely To His Dad In The Pool
North Hollywood California (1961): A Man Swims In A Pool With Son As Another Woman
North Hollywood California (1961): A Man Plays With His Son Wife And Dog In A Pool
North Hollywood California (1961): A Bear-Chested Man And His Wife Walks Around
California USA (1961): Having Fun At A Parade In New Jersey
San Diego California USA (1961): White Blond Toddler Sitting In The Grass Playing
San Diego California USA (1961): Mother With Baby Learning How To Walk On Sidewalk
San Diego California USA (1961): Day On The Sidewalk
San Diego California USA (1961): Babies Playing Outside In The Garden
San Diego California USA (1961): A Woman Holding A Little Boy While He Plays In
San Diego California USA (1961): Baby In Grass
San Diego California USA (1961): Baby Crawling Over Grass Of Backyard On Family
San Diego California USA (1961): Mother Walks Baby
San Diego California USA (1961): A Child First Steps While Mother Holds Her Hands
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.