Vintage Stock Footage

1937 New York City

34 clips filmed in New York City between 1937 and 1939, including 6 dated 1937, 5 to 30 seconds long. These clips are licensed through Pond5; Stockfilm does not hold direct-license masters for this set yet.

Licensed through Pond5 · no direct-license masters for this set yet

New York City19371930s34 clips, licensed through Pond5, page 2 of 2
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1939: at a museum with big stone walls and statuesPond5

1939: at a museum with big stone walls and statues

1939: old temple in high NEW YORK WORLDS FAIRPond5

1939: old temple in high NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR

1937: Welcome Legionnaires American Legion street banner veterans ofPond5

1937: Welcome Legionnaires American Legion street banner veterans of

1939: fountains in the middle of water spewing water on windy day in romaniaPond5

1939: fountains in the middle of water spewing water on windy day in romania

1939: people coming and going at a courthouse at daytime NEW YORK WORLDS FAIRPond5

1939: people coming and going at a courthouse at daytime NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR

1939: the kirghiz soviet socialist republic NEW YORK WORLDS FAIRPond5

1939: the kirghiz soviet socialist republic NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR

1939: people walking around a monumental building. NEW YORK WORLDS FAIRPond5

1939: people walking around a monumental building. NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR

1939: a lot of people moving in queue through the side of a large structurePond5

1939: a lot of people moving in queue through the side of a large structure

1939: people walking in que waiting for visit NEW YORK WORLDS FAIRPond5

1939: people walking in que waiting for visit NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR

1939: water spouts from huge fountain at epcot NEW YORK WORLDS FAIRPond5

1939: water spouts from huge fountain at epcot NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR

34 of these clips are licensed through a partner marketplace. Search 1937 New York City on Pond5 or on Shutterstock, or request specific footage.

What is on the reels

The subjects tagged most often across the 34 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1937 New York City footage is available?

34 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York City between 1937 and 1939, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are building, people, landmarks, architecture and walking.

What format was 1937 New York City footage shot on?

1930s 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?

None yet. All 34 clips on this page are licensed through Pond5; each clip page links to its Pond5 listing.

Can I license 1937 New York City stock footage commercially?

Yes, through Pond5. Open any clip on this page for its Pond5 listing and license terms. Contact Stockfilm if you need a direct-license shortlist for this location and year.

Where can I download 1937 New York City archival footage?

Open a clip page and follow its Pond5 link; Pond5 delivers the download after purchase.