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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California USA (1961): Boats On The Water
California USA (1961): Group Of People Arriving At A Pier With Their Boat
California USA (1961): A Dinghy Is Transporting People From The Dock
California USA (1961): Men On A Boat Having Fun
California USA (1961): People And Boats At Boat Harbor
California USA (1961): Taking A Boat Tour In A Foreign Country
California USA (1961): A View Of Some Unique Building Being Filmed From A Boat On
California USA (1961): A Boat Approaching The Shoreline Of A Landmark
California USA (1961): Women Traveling On A Boat
California USA (1961): A Speed Boat Ride
California USA (1961): White Boat Anchored On A Beautiful Coastline Of A Beach
California USA (1961): Buss With A Poster Mountains In The Distance
California USA (1961): Parade Float Crusing By
California USA (1961): Two Women On A Sunflower Float With A Marching Band In A
California USA (1961): Kentucky Marching Parade
California USA (1961): Baton Girls Marching In Front Of A Parade
California USA (1961): Kentucky Lake Float In Parade With Marching Band,
California USA (1961): Parade Of Butler Band
California USA (1961): Marching Band In A Parade
California USA (1961): Large Marching Band In A Parade With A Float To Match In
California USA (1961): Old Days Marching
California USA (1961): A Marching Band Walking Down The Road In A Parade
California USA (1961): A School Girl March
California USA (1961): Historic Boone County Parade
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.