Year and place collections

Archival footage filmed in 1951

3,034 clips filmed across the archive in 1951. The footage includes beach outings, Christmas celebrations, circus performances and coastal views. Watch the previews to compare subjects, framing and the original film’s condition.

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Places filmed in 1951

1951 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States695 clips1951 · Westville, New Jersey, United States183 clips1951 · Chatham, New Jersey, United States204 clips1951 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States147 clips1951 · Paducah, Kentucky, United States75 clips1951 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States24 clips1951 · New, Mexico20 clips1951 · Phoenix, Arizona, United States5 clips1951 · Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States2 clips1951 · Spring Lake, New Jersey, United States2 clips1951 · Omaha, Nebraska, United States1 clips1951 · Danville, Illinois, United States48 clips

About this footage collection

What footage is available from 1951?

3,034 clips filmed across the archive in 1951. The footage includes beach outings, Christmas celebrations, circus performances and coastal views. Watch the previews to compare subjects, framing and the original film’s condition.

How are featured and popular clips selected?

Featured clips use the actual preview image’s exposure, contrast and detail, with different scenes included where available. Stockfilm exclusives and other direct licenses are preferred. Popular clips use recorded licensing activity within this same year or place.

How do I license a clip?

2,151 clips in this collection are available directly from Stockfilm at $149 per clip. Check each clip’s commercial or editorial restrictions. Marketplace-only clips are labeled Pond5 only and have separate pricing.