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): Scenes From Women At A Fair With A Carousel In The Background
New York USA (1939): Vintage Footage Of People Gathering Around A Merry-Go-Round
New York USA (1939): A Smiling Woman Sitting On A Bench Next To A Man Who Is
New York USA (1939): Man Makes Half Smile And Looks At His His Children On The
New York USA (1939): A Small Train Ride Passes A Crowd Of People With A Conductor
New York USA (1939): A Group Of Kids On A Small Train Riding Around
New York USA (1939): Black And White Video Of Kids Riding A Mini-Train On A
New York USA (1939): Black And White Video Of People Walking Down A Path With
New York USA (1939): People Walking On The Street
New York USA (1939): People Dressed In Fancy Hats Walking Changes To An Attractive
New York USA (1939): Two Men In Suits And Tie Shake Hands As A Woman In A White
New York USA (1939): Men And Women In Suits And Dress Reacting To Camera
New York USA (1939): Old Time Fun Having Out With The Gang Spreading Cheer And
New York USA (1939): Young Man With Glasses Who Looks Very Happy Raises His
New York USA (1939): Old Video Of Men Smiling In Garden
New York USA (1939): Young Man Chuckles And Shows His White Teeth Then Does A
New York USA (1939): Man Doing An Impressive Handstand Then Starts Walking On His
New York USA (1939): Three Men Busy Themselves Late Into The Day In Their Office
New York USA (1939): A Man Conducts An Interview With People In The Time Periods
New York USA (1939): Man Smiles At The Camera Then Talks On The An Antique Phone
New York USA (1939): Woman On Busy Street Walking Past Drug Store
New York USA (1939): Several Women Walking On The Street Talking And Walking On
New York USA (1939): Woman On The Phone And She Is Standing By The Window
New York USA (1939): Three Girls Pose Together While Fourth Fusses With Bow In
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.