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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Los Angeles California (1961): One Kiddie Train in An Amusement Park
Los Angeles California (1961): Round Single Park Planner Toy Circular With
Los Angeles California (1961): Old Women Waving At Man
Los Angeles California (1961): Lady In Brown Dress Sitting In A Chair Next To A
Los Angeles California (1961): Old Film Showing Woman Walking And Woman Bringing
Los Angeles California (1961): Clip Of Women Outside In Nice Clothing
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Archival Video Showing People Working
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Kid With His Mother
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Bank Building People Woman Money Place
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Young Boy In Hat And Sweater Riding Yellow
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Boy Wearing A Hat Drives A Vintage Car On
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Well Dressed Woman Is Walking Past A Moving
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Woman Reads The Sign Of The Pizza Shop
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Young Boy Waving From Inside A Classic
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): People Getting Busy As Evening Crawls In As A
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Vintage Footage Of Various People Getting
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Cowboys Taking Children On A Hay Ride On A
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Couple Being Taken On Top Of A Car While A
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Mother Sings Love Songs To Attract Crowd
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Singing And Fun Activities Inside A Hall
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Boy Follows His Mum Out Of Their Current
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Kid Seems To Do Something Weird Or Only Jump
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): A Boy Walks Past Some Adults Sitting And
Knotts Berry Farm California (1961): Women Were Walking On The Street
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.