Vintage Stock Footage
1939 New York
367 clips filmed in New York in 1939, from 1 source reel, 5 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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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
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 367 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people270
- woman67
- car59
- man58
- boy55
- walking48
- child45
- girl43
- women43
- happy39
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 16761939 / new york,washington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1939 New York footage is available?
367 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York in 1939, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, woman, car, man and boy.
What format was 1939 New York footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1930s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 367. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1676. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1939 New York stock footage commercially?
367 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
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.