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Stockfilm holds 31,991 clips filmed between 1970 and 1979, 23,185 of them licensable directly on this site at $149, scanned at 4K from 46 original home movie reels. 20,261 clips carry a city and 31,791 a country, across 34 countries; United States, Mexico and Canada lead. Every clip page shows its year and the confidence level behind that date; a matched source reel appears where the catalog can pair the clip with a reel record by year and place, a candidate match rather than a digitization log, which about 46% of searchable clips currently carry. The 121 year and place collections below are the fastest way in; the tables list where and when the footage was shot.
- Clips
- 31,991
- Direct at $149
- 23,185
- Source reels
- 46
- Countries
- 34
- Cities
- 246
- Years
- 1970 to 1979
What people filmed in the 1970s
Subject counts come from the same keyword search the browse pages use, restricted to clips dated 1970 to 1979.
Where it was filmed
31,791 of the 31,991 clips carry a country and 20,261 a city. Each row links to the year and place collection for that place when one exists, otherwise to a search scoped to the 1970s.
| Country | Clips |
|---|---|
| United States | 23,531 |
| Mexico | 1,227 |
| Canada | 1,133 |
| India | 725 |
| Spain | 679 |
| Denmark | 590 |
| Israel | 577 |
| Russia | 549 |
| Greece | 456 |
| Sweden | 355 |
| City | Clips |
|---|---|
| Lynbrook, United States | 2,658 |
| Fort Wayne, United States | 820 |
| Boston, United States | 606 |
| Washington, United States | 573 |
| Moscow, Russia | 535 |
| Gainsville, United States | 497 |
| Agate Springs, United States | 424 |
| Middletown, United States | 400 |
| Scapegoat Wilderness, United States | 400 |
| Colorado Springs, United States | 367 |
Year by year
| Year | Clips | Direct | Collections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,454 | 999 | MinnesotaNew York CityPuerto RicoWashington DcWhite Sands FloridaNew Jersey+1 more below |
| 1971 | 5,304 | 3,831 | New YorkCaliforniaMoscow RussiaRussiaTokyo JapanWisconsin+10 more below |
| 1972 | 3,247 | 2,100 | SpainHolland Lake MontanaPortugalIranIdahoNew Mexico+11 more below |
| 1973 | 4,059 | 3,322 | ColoradoScapegoat Wilderness MontanaNew MexicoTroy New YorkMedford New JerseyYucatan Mexico+12 more below |
| 1974 | 3,315 | 2,072 | IndiaFort Wayne IndianaCanadaBostonIrvine CaliforniaSouth Dakota+7 more below |
| 1975 | 6,407 | 5,229 | CaliforniaDenmarkAgate Springs MontanaMiddletown PennsylvaniaSwedenHarrisburg Pennsylvania+16 more below |
| 1976 | 3,241 | 2,446 | IsraelFort Wayne IndianaGreeceKentuckyHarlem New YorkNorway+10 more below |
| 1977 | 2,733 | 1,655 | AlaskaHonolulu HawaiiLas Vegas |
| 1978 | 777 | 500 | CaliforniaSpainSeville SpainMadrid Spain |
| 1979 | 1,454 | 1,031 | CanadaBritish Columbia CanadaCaliforniaBrazilManaus Brazil |
Five highlights
The five 1970s collections with the most directly licensable clips, described by their own keywords.
1971 New York
1971 New York: 1,332 clips, 1,132 of them licensable directly, tagged holidays, christmas and baby.
Top seller: LYNBROOK NEW YORK-1971: Original Mouse Trap Board Game Published By Ideal $149 · Commercial
1977 Alaska
1977 Alaska: 1,173 clips, 898 of them licensable directly, tagged mountain, snow and outdoor adventure.
Top seller: ALASKA USA-1977: Alligator Thrashing In Floodwaters Near Industrial Area $149 · Commercial
1971 California
1971 California: 999 clips, 771 of them licensable directly, tagged animals, wildlife and mountains.
Top seller: CALIFORNIA USA-1971: Elderly Guests Dancing And Laughing At A Hawaiian-Themed Party $149 · Editorial only
1979 Canada
1979 Canada: 777 clips, 609 of them licensable directly, tagged canadian wilderness, mountain and snow.
Top seller: BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA-1979: A View Of A Poplar Creek Surrounded By High $149 · Commercial
1973 Colorado
1973 Colorado: 558 clips, 511 of them licensable directly, tagged mountain, car and visitors.
Top seller: COLORADO USA-1973: Family Visits Pikes Peak Summit $149 · Editorial only
Formats and gauges
Super 8 launched in 1965 and sound cartridges followed in 1973, so a 1970s reel can be either Standard 8mm or Super 8. A 50 ft Super 8 cartridge runs about three minutes twenty seconds at 18 frames per second; a 50 ft Standard 8 reel runs about three to four minutes at 16 frames per second. The gauge of every source reel is recorded on its reel page, and the split for this decade is shown below.
Source reels behind the 1970s clips: 41 Super 8 and 5 8mm. Every clip page links to its reel.
How to license 1970s footage
Every one of the 23,185 direct clips is $149 for a royalty-free, worldwide license with no expiry and no attribution required. Checkout delivers the 4K master file, and the clip page shows the source reel and date confidence before you buy. The licensing guide covers editorial, broadcast and commercial use in detail.
Frequently asked questions
How much 1970s footage does Stockfilm have?
31,991 clips filmed between 1970 and 1979. 23,185 of them can be licensed directly on this site at $149 each; the rest are listed through marketplace partners. The clips come from 46 original reels and the counts update as more reels are scanned.
Is 1970s footage in color or black and white?
Both. Of the 4,357 1970s clips whose keywords name a stock, 1,118 (26%) are tagged black and white and 3,239 (74%) color. Each clip page and preview shows the actual stock.
Was Super 8 used in the 1970s?
Yes. Super 8 launched in 1965 and sound cartridges followed in 1973, and Standard 8mm reels from the same years also appear. Of the 46 source reels behind this decade, 41 are logged as Super 8 and 5 are logged as 8mm.
Can I license 1970s footage for a documentary?
Yes. The 23,185 direct clips are $149 each for a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license that covers documentary, news, streaming and education, delivered as a 4K master. Commercial use (advertising, branded content, broadcast promotion) applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only stay editorial. Each clip page shows its status, and the licensing guide lists the full terms. Read the licensing guide.
How do you know the year a 1970s clip was filmed?
The year comes from the source reel and from what is on the film, and each clip page shows a confidence level for its date rather than an absolute claim. 20,261 of the 31,991 1970s clips also carry a city. The archive integrity page explains the method. Read about archive integrity.
Which countries does the 1970s footage cover?
34 countries and 246 named cities. The largest are United States (23,531 clips), Mexico (1,227 clips), Canada (1,133 clips), India (725 clips) and Spain (679 clips). The tables above link every leading country and city to its own page.
How long are the 1970s clips?
Clips run from 2 to 30 seconds, with a median of 5 seconds. A 50 ft Standard 8 reel holds only three to four minutes at 16 frames per second, so home movies were shot as short scenes, and each clip is one of those scenes.
Which 1970s year has the most footage?
1975, with 6,407 clips, 5,229 of them licensable directly. The year by year table lists all ten years with their counts and links to the collections for each.