Home movie footage
1970s United States home movie footage
Stockfilm holds 23,533 clips filmed in the United States in the 1970s. 17,030 can be licensed directly from Stockfilm for $149 each, royalty-free worldwide; the other 6,503 are listed on Pond5. 193 places carry a town or city name, led by Lynbrook, Fort Wayne and Washington. 35 catalogued physical reels are linked to clips in this set (4 Standard 8mm, 31 Super 8). Most clips run 5 to 9.4 seconds.
- 23,533 clips
- 17,030 direct at $149
- 1970 to 1979
- 193 named places
- 35 catalogued reels
- 6.3 seconds average
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Year by year
| Year | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 970 | 670 | 1970 Minnesota1970 New Jersey1970 New York City1970 Puerto Rico |
| 1971 | 4,073 | 2,919 | 1971 Algeria1971 California1971 Maine1971 Mauna Ulu |
| 1972 | 1,950 | 1,062 | 1972 Chicago1972 East Lansing1972 Holland Lake1972 Idaho |
| 1973 | 3,623 | 3,025 | 1973 Colorado1973 Fort Wayne1973 Gila National Forest1973 Lake Tahoe |
| 1974 | 2,308 | 1,367 | 1974 Boston1974 Cleveland1974 Denver1974 Fort Wayne |
| 1975 | 4,930 | 4,092 | 1975 Agate Springs1975 Atlanta1975 Baxter1975 Boston |
| 1976 | 1,989 | 1,549 | 1976 Aliso Viejo1976 Fort Wayne1976 Harlem1976 Kentucky |
| 1977 | 2,665 | 1,647 | 1977 Alaska1977 Honolulu1977 Las Vegas |
| 1978 | 502 | 328 | 1978 California |
| 1979 | 523 | 371 | 1979 California |
Where in the United States
| Place | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynbrook | 2,657 | 2,004 | no page yet |
| Fort Wayne | 826 | 595 | 197319741976 |
| Washington | 651 | 551 | 19701975 |
| Boston | 604 | 498 | 19741975 |
| Gainsville | 496 | 496 | no page yet |
| Agate Springs | 424 | 311 | 1975 |
| Scapegoat Wilderness | 399 | 305 | 1973 |
| Middletown | 382 | 382 | 1975 |
| Colorado Springs | 366 | 364 | no page yet |
| Harlem | 354 | 275 | 1976 |
| Sapphire Lake | 349 | 267 | no page yet |
| Harrisburg | 345 | 345 | 1975 |
What is on the reels
The most frequent catalog keywords across the 3,000 most licensed clips in this set, with the number of clips carrying each one.
- family868
- child458
- trees422
- children398
- playing389
- boy351
- walking346
- water330
- kids312
- entertainment311
48 of the 17,030 direct-licensable clips
Atlanta Georgia USA (1975): A Family Is At A Picnic And Two Start Dancing
Lake Tahoe Nevada USA (1973): Elvis Playing At Sahara Hotel For A Limited Time
Florida Everglades USA (1975): Fish And Sea Life With Rocks Underwater At Aquarium
Central Coast California USA (1973): Couple Posing Embracing And Kissing And A
Atlanta Georgia USA (1975): A Huge Colorful Thank-You Catches The Attention Of
Bronx New York USA (1975): Young Black Girl Dancing In Front Of A Flowery Curtain
Gainsville Florida USA (1975): Three Kids Running Up A Yard To The Front Door Of A
California USA (1971): A Group Of Elderly People Dancing And Having Fun At A Party
MINARET WILDERNESS CALIFORNIA USA .M-1975: Rough Sharp Rocky Mountain With
Harrisburg Pennsylvania USA (1975): Sweetheart Kisses Soldier On The Cheek While A
Lynbrook New York (1973): Panning Around A Bedroom With A Twin Bed And Clothes
Lynbrook New York (1976): The Children's Are Playing Kick Boxing With Their Toys
Orlando Florida USA (1974): Disney Parade Has Goofy And Alice In Wonderland
Lynbrook New York (1971): Original Mouse Trap Board Game Published By Ideal
California USA (1975): A Small Boy Playing On The Floor With His Mcdonald's Toy
Kentucky (1976): Fans Of Horse Racing Enjoy The Entertainment From The Comfort Of
Atlanta Georgia USA (1975): Man Wearing Blue Walks On Path Through Tall Grassy
New York City (1970): View Of Yellow And White Airplane Interior With Seated
Mt Bromley Vermont USA (1976): Singing Kids Children Baby Grass Boy Girl Siblings
Richmond Virginia USA (1971): Student At University
Naples Florida USA (1973): House On Stilts Over A River Alongside A Large Building
Bronx New York USA (1975): African American Wedding And Family Gathering To Take A
Bronx New York USA (1975): Two Women Dressed Walking Slow Clear Day Talking With
Harlem New York USA (1976): Two Children Playing On The Beach And Throwing Rocks
Middletown Pennsylvania (1975): A Little Boy Holding A Stuffed Teddy Bear
Honolulu Oahu Hawaii USA (1977): Shaky Footage Of A Mountain That Jump Cuts To The
Cleveland Ohio USA (1974): Cars And Camper In Parking Lot At A Hotel On The Ocean
Atlanta Georgia USA (1975): People Looking At Horses And Animals At A Farm
Bronx New York USA (1975): Night View Of Wedding Ring In A Glowing Square Box
Washington DC USA (1975): Child Running Between Family Members Around The Outside
Harlem New York USA (1976): Two Black Children Playing In The House With The Sofa
Washington DC USA (1970): Leaves Covering Grass In Park Driving Into City With
Idaho USA (1972): Dark Blue Sky With Clouds
Boston Mass USA (1975): Two Men Wrestling One Was Held Down By The Other
New York City (1970): Getting Ready For The Hockey Game To Start With Lots Of
Middletown Pennsylvania (1975): Scared Child Clings To Teddy Bear
Middletown Pennsylvania (1975): A Little Boy Hiding His Face With His Teddy Bear
California USA (1975): Child On Tricycle Waving As He Pedals Away While Another
Boston USA (1975): Old Video Of Female At A Pool Area, Little Boy Playing With
Medford New Jersey USA (1973): Celebrating Christmas
Lynbrook New York (1975): Twins Boys Open Christmas Presents Pajamas Horse Car
Spokane (1974): A Huge And Vintage Kind Of Buildings Are Around The Place To See
Colorado USA (1973): Odd Family Visits Pikes Peak
COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Training Base In Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Moving Fast On A Road Mountains In The
Medford New Jersey USA (1973): Lead Singer Dancing With Band During Concert In
Richmond Virginia USA (1971): Someone Standing At A Fenced In Cemetery With An
Frequently asked questions
How many 1970s United States home movie clips does Stockfilm have?
23,533 clips filmed in the United States in the 1970s. 17,030 of them have a 4K master ready for direct licensing; the rest are listed on Pond5.
Which years are covered for 1970s United States?
10 dated years from 1970 to 1979. The deepest year is 1975 with 4,930 clips, 4,092 of them direct-licensable.
Where in the United States was the footage filmed?
193 named places. The largest sets are Lynbrook (2,657), Fort Wayne (826), Washington (651), Boston (604) and Gainsville (496).
What film format was 1970s United States footage shot on?
Standard 8mm (from 1932) and Super 8 (from 1965) are the two home movie gauges in the archive. In the catalog, 182 of the 23,533 clips carry a Super 8 tag and 23,351 are Standard 8mm.
How much does a 1970s United States clip cost to license?
$149 per clip, flat, for a royalty-free worldwide license; checkout delivers the 4K master. Clips marked "Commercial and editorial" cover documentary, broadcast, advertising and online use. Clips marked "Editorial only" are limited to documentary, news and educational use, with no advertising or broadcast promotion. Each clip page and grid badge shows which applies. 17,030 clips on this page license directly.
How long are the 1970s United States clips?
Most run 5 to 9.4 seconds, with an average of 6.3 seconds. Each clip is one continuous shot cut from a longer reel.