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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Burbank California (1961): Monkey In The Zoo Stuck In One And Hanging From The
Burbank California (1961): Gorilla Isolated In A Cage Eating His Lunch
Burbank California (1961): Monkey Wildlife Love Cuddle And Kiss In Cage With Baby
Burbank California (1961): Two Beautiful Peacocks Walking In The Cage Of The Zoo
North Hollywood California (1961): Watching My Sons Practice In The Field On A
North Hollywood California (1961): Baseball Team Sits On The Ground Getting Ready
North Hollywood California (1961): The Grand Final Of The Neighborhood Children
North Hollywood California (1961): Group Of Children Gathered Together Preparing
North Hollywood California (1961): Video Of People At A Baseball Game Both On And
North Hollywood California (1961): He Is Playing Baseball On A Sunny Day
North Hollywood California (1961): Kids Running In Uniforms And White Helmets
North Hollywood California (1961): Boy Wearing Black And White Baseball Uniform
North Hollywood California (1961): The Good O Days! American Baseball Boys Playing
North Hollywood California (1961): Kids Playing Baseball And Girl Doing Sign
North Hollywood California (1961): Young Girl In Short Blue Dress With Puffy
North Hollywood California (1961): Girl Wearing Blue Dress Taps Chest With Hand On
North Hollywood California (1961): Girl In Green Dress Dances Hawaiian Style
North Hollywood California (1961): Girl Wearing A Dress And Flower In Her Hair
North Hollywood California (1961): People In Colorful Clothing Gathering Outside
North Hollywood California (1961): Children In Bright Colours Lining Up In A
North Hollywood California (1961): Girls Wearing Red White And Blue Dresses Stand
North Hollywood California (1961): Children Playing And Gesturing At Some Unknown
North Hollywood California (1961): Little Girls Dressed In Dresses And With
North Hollywood California (1961): The Kindergarten Dance Troupe In A Rare
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.