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): Man Wearing Brown Sweater And Sunglasses Smokes Cigarette While
New York (1948): View Of Tan Buildings Brown Island And Blue Water On A Sunny Day
New York (1948): View Of White Buildings Blue Sea Water And Trees On A Cloudy Day
New York (1948): A Distant View Of A Ship Moving Quickly In The Water
New York (1948): Old Footage Of Boat Cruising Along Coast In Calm Sea And Cloudy
New York (1948): A Fun Walk On The Beach On A Sunny Morning In A Blue Sea
New York (1948): Someone Fishing Reels In Something On Fishing Line Wave Action
New York (1948): Off Screen Person Holds Grey Fish With Red Fin On A Sunny Day
New York (1948): Men Walking On The Beach Talking Many People Enjoying Themselves
New York (1948): Two Smartly Dressed Men Walking On Beach Near The Sea
New York (1948): Two Persons Standing On The Beach Near The Sea And A Yellow Tent
New York (1948): Men Walking By The Beach On Tropical Shoreline With Blue Sky
New York (1948): Person Sitting On A Rock By A Calm Beach With White Sand
New York (1948): Woman Dressed In White Enjoying A Beautiful Day At The Beach
New York (1948): House Buildings Forest Mountain Reneger Prairie Man Rock Watching
New York (1948): Low Fidelity Video Take On The Sea Of A Barbour With Some Steam
New York (1948): A Bunch Of Large Boats And Sailboats In A Large Body Of Water
New York (1948): View Of White Sailboat In Blue Water On A Clear Sunny Day
New York (1948): Sail Boat With Sails Up Floating On Bright Blue Water Along A
New York (1948): Sailboat Sailing In The Sea With Houses And Trees In The
New York (1948): Yacht Or Sailboat Floating With Reflection Along A Quiet Coastal
New York (1948): White Sailboats On A Smooth Clear Sea
New York (1948): Good Day For Sailing
New York (1948): Three People Dressed In White Enjoying Holiday Sun Weather In
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.