Vintage Stock Footage
1948 New York
428 clips filmed in New York in 1948, from 2 source reels, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
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New York (1948): Father Takes Warm-Up Swings And Hits And Runs In Front Of Tree
New York (1948): Man Bends Down To Swing At Something Then See White House With
New York (1948): One Story White House Shown With Man Opening Door And Raising His
New York (1948): Men Leaving Their Residence To Stroll Around The Area On A Sunny
New York (1948): Old People Walking Down The Stairs
New York (1948): Two Old People Come Outside While Skinny Lady Swings And Hits One
New York (1948): Woman Playing Outside Her Residence On A Sunny And Hot Day
New York (1948): As The Lady Turned Around Other Lady Ran To Base
New York (1948): A Young Lady In A Black And White Dress And Shoes
New York (1948): Two Young Girls Play Outside Wearing Costumes
New York (1948): Young Girls Wearing Swimsuits Enjoying The Day Together
New York (1948): Young Girl In A Black Cat Halloween Costume Adjusting Her Tail
New York (1948): A Headshot Of A Young Girl As She Covers Her Eyes From The Sun
New York (1948): Vintage Video Showing A Cloud Formation Then Panning To A Family
New York (1948): Young Girl Walks A Doberman With Her Mother And They Walk Towards
New York (1948): Walking The Dog In The Winter
New York (1948): Man Walking His Dog In The Cold Weather
New York (1948): Brown Dog Barks At Man Wearing Grey Jacket On A Cloudy Day
New York (1948): Doberman Dog Standing In Front Of A Chain Link Fence And Barking
New York (1948): Mother Escorts Daughter Down The Sidewalk Then Father Brings Son
New York (1948): Elderly Woman With 2 Children Walk Up A Drive Followed By Another
New York (1948): Women Arriving With Gifts
New York (1948): Meeting Friends In Party
New York (1948): A Person Walking With A Blanket Draped Over Their Arm In Front Of
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 428 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people218
- water97
- nature73
- boat66
- man56
- family44
- sea43
- transportation42
- fun41
- objects40
Source reels
2 physical reels behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1948 New York footage is available?
428 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York in 1948, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, water, nature, boat and man.
What format was 1948 New York footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (2 reels). 1940s 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 428. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
2 physical source reels, including reels 2269 and 1072. 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 1948 New York stock footage commercially?
428 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 1948 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.