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): Young Girls Lined Up On A Playing Field
North Hollywood California (1961): A Group Of Children Are Playing Outside On A
North Hollywood California (1961): Group Of Children In An End-Of-Year Performance
Los Angeles California (1961): Kids Are Having Fun In An Amusement Park In A Merry
Los Angeles California (1961): Two People Riding In Ferris Wheel Capsule On A
Los Angeles California (1961): People Riding Red Metal Ferris Wheel On A Clear Day
Los Angeles California (1961): Well-Dressed People Talking Together And Probably
Los Angeles California (1961): People Waiting And Talking To Each Other While They
Los Angeles California (1961): People Are Having A Serious Meeting
Los Angeles California (1961): Kids Eating Cake While Sitting At A Table
Los Angeles California (1961): Children Sitting Around A Table With Present For A
Los Angeles California (1961): Children Sitting Together Eating At A Table While
Los Angeles California (1961): Children Ratting Cake At A Table During A Birthday
Los Angeles California (1961): Couple Interviewed Outside In Backyard
Los Angeles California (1961): Woman Wearing White Sweater Stands Near Gray Stone
Los Angeles California (1961): Woman Wearing Blue Dress Walks With Woman Wearing
Los Angeles California (1961): A Boy Plays With A Toy As He Runs Up To Take His
Los Angeles California (1961): Two Women And A Child Walking Hand In Hand On A
Los Angeles California (1961): A Big Campus Landscape With Some Buildings Off In
Los Angeles California (1961): Kid Has Fun And Pretends He's Shooting At A Cannon
North Hollywood California (1961): A Mum Plays With Her Son In The Pool As Other
North Hollywood California (1961): Kid Swimming Happily With His Mom
North Hollywood California (1961): Learning How To Swim With Mom
North Hollywood California (1961): A Woman Swims With Her Son And Helps Him Out Of
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.