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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Salton Sea California (1961): Children Sit Around As Toddler Picks Up Mom's Purse
Salton Sea California (1961): Family Unwrapping Gifts As Baby Sleeps On The Sofa
Salton Sea California (1961): Baby Sleeps On The Couch While Other Kids Celebrate
Salton Sea California (1961): Family Celebrates Christmas Morning With Their
Salton Sea California (1961): Family Gathering Of The Children And They Sit Around
Salton Sea California (1961): Little Girl Playing
Salton Sea California (1961): A Little Boy Playing Inside Their House On Christmas
Salton Sea California (1961): Lady In A Yellow Suit With A Baby On Her Lap Feeding
Salton Sea California (1961): Child Playing Looking At The Camera Inside House
Salton Sea California (1961): Two Children Sitting On The Floor
Salton Sea California (1961): Kids In House Playing With Each Other And Toys
Salton Sea California (1961): Kids Are Playing The Toys And Mum Is Holding A Baby
Salton Sea California (1961): A Mother Soothing Her Baby
Salton Sea California (1961): Kind Man Helps Grandma Find Something In Kitchen
Salton Sea California (1961): The Family Member Are Like In Baby With In Mother
Salton Sea California (1961): Three Adults And A Little Baby Dressed In White
Salton Sea California (1961): Husband Prepares Meal For Thanksgiving Feast With
Salton Sea California (1961): Happy Family Cooking A Turkey In A 1950s Kitchen
Salton Sea California (1961): Smiles Mom Busy Child White Present Glasses Home
Salton Sea California (1961): Grandpa Holds Baby Next To The Christmas Tree As If
North Hollywood California (1961): Baseball Team Members Standing On Field On A
North Hollywood California (1961): Baseball Team Members Sit On Ground At Game On
North Hollywood California (1961): Young Baseball Team Gathers Behind A Setts Sign
North Hollywood California (1961): Little League Sets Team Poses On Baseball
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.