Vintage Stock Footage
1939 New York
367 clips filmed in New York in 1939, from 1 source reel, 5 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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New York USA (1939): Older Ladies Work In The Sewing Shop As They Do A Lot Of Work
New York USA (1939): Black And White Footage Of Three Women Working In An Office
New York USA (1939): Man Shaking Hands Of Some Peers In Formal Attire While Little
New York USA (1939): Black And White Video Of Men And Women Outside Dressed Very
New York USA (1939): Young Fun People In The Past Having Fun Joking Around
New York USA (1939): People Gather And Greet Each Other As They Pass By
New York USA (1939): Black And White Video Of Women In The Local Neighborhood
New York USA (1939): Car Pulling Out Of Parking Spot In A Yard Of Vehicles Being
New York USA (1939): Women Enjoying Garden
New York USA (1939): One Woman Bending Down In Yard Picking Up Foliage To Show
New York USA (1939): Lady In A Long Dress Walking Outside Her Home Then Sitting In
New York USA (1939): Woman Outside Of A Home
New York USA (1939): The Camera Spans A White House With A Pretty Landscaping
New York USA (1939): Moving Down A Suburban Street And Seeing The Garage And Front
New York USA (1939): Two People Get Out Of An Old Fashioned Vehicle In Front Of A
New York USA (1939): Women Exiting Car To Attend Party
New York USA (1939): Woman In Dress And Necklace In Window With Hair Up Turning
New York USA (1939): Office Boss Workers Desks Suit Tie Sitting Standing
New York USA (1939): Workspace Communication Between People
New York USA (1939): The Boss Is Yelling At The Female For Not Getting Her Work
New York USA (1939): A Group Of Men Standing Around Talking To Each Other
New York USA (1939): Man Speaking And A Lady Is By A Window
New York USA (1939): Man In A Sweater And Glasses Sits In Front Of The Window And
New York USA (1939): Woman On Phone Man Standing Up Office Windows Both Smiling
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 367 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people270
- woman67
- car59
- man58
- boy55
- walking48
- child45
- girl43
- women43
- happy39
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 16761939 / new york,washington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1939 New York footage is available?
367 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York in 1939, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, woman, car, man and boy.
What format was 1939 New York footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 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?
All 367. 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 1676. 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 1939 New York stock footage commercially?
367 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 1939 New York archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.