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): Historic Video Shows Old Car
New York (1939): Bringing Cute Adorable Baby Home
New York (1939): Irked Black Car Idling On Cleo Day
New York (1939): Car Irked Outside On Busy Street On Dr Day Outside
New York (1939): Old Footage Of Woman Levine Her House And Getting In Her Car
New York (1939): Classic And Old Car Shows Greatness Of Period Which It Prepares
New York (1939): Historic Old Film Featuring Vintage Car One Home On Dirt Rods
New York (1939): Walking Around The House
New York (1939): Irked Black Car In Alley On Cleo Day
New York (1939): Vintage Stud In Historic Pace Looking Wonderful
New York (1939): Man In Car Pulling Out Of Driveway And Backing Up
New York (1939): Car Driving Backwards In Father Of Some Buildings
New York (1939): Style Car Driving In Street At Slow Pace
New York (1939): Film Of Vintage Car Driving Towards Comer A Turning Way
New York (1939): Car Driving Down The Road With People Crossing The Street
New York (1939): Old Car Father On 70s Other 80s That Is Driven By Hippy Man
New York (1939): Man Sitting In Car
New York (1939): Ding Walking Down Father Stairs With Baby In Her Ems And A Puts
New York (1939): Little Baby Being Held By His Mir On Nice Spring Day
New York (1939): Man Wearing Grey Cot Holds Toddler While Woman Unloads Black Car
New York (1939): Man Carrying Child On Sidewalk House In Background
New York (1939): Family Getting Out Of Car While Dad Holds Kid
New York (1939): Careen Completely Off And Dr Tones
New York (1939): Person In Big Black Cot Coming Out Of Her Car Father Some Meson
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.