Vintage Stock Footage
1948 New York
428 clips filmed in New York during 1948, 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 (1948): Short Color Film Of Well-Dressed People At A Wedding With A Dark
New York (1948): Women Wearing Black Dresses Walk Past Camera At Evening Gathering
New York (1948): Family At A Formal Event Greeting The Camera With A Smile
New York (1948): Man Leans Over To Allow Woman To Kiss His Cheek
New York (1948): A Song Singing Is Take Place In A Studio
New York (1948): Woman Singing Into Microphone As Man Plays Saxophone And Another
New York (1948): Group Of Formally Dressed Men And Women Gathered By The Water
New York (1948): View Of Brown Crates Lowered By Cargo Net Into Boat On A Clear
New York (1948): People Working In An Industrial Setting With Machinery
New York (1948): A Large Ship The Atlantic Being Escorted Into An Unknown Port
New York (1948): A Cruise Ship Probably Traveling To Different Countries Around
New York (1948): View Of White Ship And Red Flag On A Clear Day
New York (1948): Old Cruise Ship Footage Pulled By Tugboat People Watching From
New York (1948): Ships In A River Or Barbour With One Flying The Red Ensign Flag
New York (1948): Group Of Men Enjoying In A Big Boat Around Florida Observing The
New York (1948): A Small Ship Is Docked Closely With A Large Ship
New York (1948): A Beautiful Day At The Beach With Nice Palm Trees
New York (1948): Mansion The Edge Of The Sea You Can See A Mansion Surrounded By
New York (1948): Beautiful Ocean View With A Lot Of Plants And A Perfect Blue Sky
New York (1948): View Of Small Tan Object In Blue Water On A Sunny Day
New York (1948): Dark Blue Water Running With The Wind At A Beach On A Sunny Day
New York (1948): Traveling On Water
New York (1948): A Group Of Friends Riding A Bus Together
New York (1948): People Looking Through Ship Windows
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1948 New York footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1948 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 1948 New York footage shot on?
1940s 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 1948 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 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.