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 USA (1939): Practicing My Animal Skills
New York USA (1939): Women Prepare Gifts For Special Date On Loved One's Birthday
New York USA (1939): Vintage House Greatest Generation Flowers Sunny Day Summer
New York USA (1939): Two Smiling Lovely Women Enjoying A Beautiful Day Together In
New York USA (1939): Women Greeting Each Other Outside In A Garden
New York USA (1939): Loving Couple Smiling And Posing For A Photograph Wearing
New York USA (1939): Group Of People Sitting On A Bench On A Bright Sunny Day
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.