Vintage Stock Footage
1939 New York
367 clips filmed in New York during 1939, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
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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
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1939 New York footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1939 New York home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1939 New York footage shot on?
1930s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1939 New York stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
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.