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): Video Little League Team Assembled With Sets
North Hollywood California (1961): Boy Wearing Baseball Uniform Hits Ball And Runs
North Hollywood California (1961): A Family Meeting At The Backyard
North Hollywood California (1961): Video Of A Local Baseball Game In Progress And
North Hollywood California (1961): Youth Baseball Game With The Pitcher Throwing
North Hollywood California (1961): Little Loge Baseball Practice At The Park With
Burbank California (1961): A Penguin Waddling Up A Hallway Walking Past Other
Burbank California (1961): Woman Roaming Through Unoccupied Zoo Walks By Quiet
Burbank California (1961): Two Furry Animals Behind Fence Curious Trying To Get
Burbank California (1961): Hens Fighting In The Zoo While The Cat's Rest On Tree
Burbank California (1961): An Outside View Of An Inside Cage That Entraps Animals
Burbank California (1961): Cheetah Sleeping On Tree Branch Behind A Fence In A Zoo
Burbank California (1961): Area Apparently Similar To A Cage Where There Is A
Burbank California (1961): A Puppy Running Across The Kitchen To The Outside Door
Burbank California (1961): Jaguar In Various Environments Of A Cave Looking For A
Burbank California (1961): Tiger Walking Towards Grey Rocks On A Clear Day
Burbank California (1961): A Tiger Is Pacing Around Wishing He Was Free Forever
Burbank California (1961): Tiger Walking Inside Zoo And Sitting Monkey
Burbank California (1961): Monkeys Behind Fence Scratching Themselves Yelling Big
Burbank California (1961): View Of Brown Monkey Looking At Object Behind Chain
Burbank California (1961): Orangutan Inside Chain Link Fenced Enclosure At Animal
Burbank California (1961): Chimpanzee In The Cage
Burbank California (1961): Equilibrium Chimpanzee Has Fun On The Beams In The Zoo
Burbank California (1961): Man In Gorilla Costume Climbing Up Chain Link Fenced
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.