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.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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New York (1939): Baby Sitting In His Chair Playing With Cup
New York (1939): Toddler In High Chair Playing With Cup
New York (1939): Baby Sitting On High Chair And Lady Eating
New York (1939): Woman Wearing Black Dress Es Bite Of Food A Looks At Baby Sitting
New York (1939): Grandma Talking To Her Grind At Dinner Table
New York (1939): Family Gathered Around And Chat
New York (1939): Baby In High Chair Examining Cup At Table With Plates And Candles
New York (1939): Woman Es At Table While Baby Sits At High Chair And Plays With A
New York USA (1939): A Young Female Military Person Dressed In A Pilot Uniform On
New York USA (1939): The Little Boy Dreamed Of Being A Police Officer
New York USA (1939): Boy On Swing Next To Stairs And Girl With Curly Hair Playing
New York USA (1939): Child With Arm Extended Holding Sign Subject Is Blurred
New York USA (1939): Very Blurry Video Of Two Children Reading A Book On A Couch
New York USA (1939): The Childrens Are Sitting In The Shoba And Discussing
New York USA (1939): Black And White Video Of A Young Girl Walking Up And Smiling
New York USA (1939): Happy Little Girl Laughing While Her Beautiful Curls Bounce
New York USA (1939): Girl Sitting On Couch Reading A Book Out Loud Boy Comes To
New York USA (1939): A Brother And Sister Are Sitting On A Couch Looking At A Book
New York USA (1939): Child With World Toy
New York USA (1939): Child Amusement With Small Educational Item While At Home
New York USA (1939): A View Of A Very Old Globe Showing Part Of The Earth
New York USA (1939): A Young Boy Dressed Nicely In Nice Pants A Button Down Shirt
New York USA (1939): Young Girl Riding Her Bike And Playing With A Ball Out On The
New York USA (1939): My First Experience Riding My Tri-Bike Is Fun And Exciting
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.