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): Family And Bystanders Watch As A Little Boy Runs Up To The Camera
New York (1948): Mom And Daughter Chatting With Friend Walking Down The Sidewalk
New York (1948): Women Walking Around On The Street With Young Children While It
New York (1948): Kids Waving At The Camera As The Camera Pans Around
New York (1948): Group Of Family And Friends Attend A Reception On An Important
New York (1948): People Are Standing And Talking On The Side Of Road And Car
New York (1948): Man Wearing Black Suit Waves To Camera Man On A Sunny Day
New York (1948): Guests And Family Arriving For Gala Ceremony With Family And
New York (1948): Older White People Are Walking Around And Looking At The Cameras
New York (1948): People Gather And Walk By The Camera And One Woman Talks To It As
New York (1948): People Greeting Camera As They Walk By Going To Some Fancy Event
New York (1948): Meeting Of Bosses
New York (1948): Social Gathering Downtown Near A Bridge At Night
New York (1948): Men And Women In Formal Wear Socializing During A Ceremony And
New York (1948): Retro Party Involving Men And Women From The 50s
New York (1948): Group Of Kids Attend Lavish Party With Their Parents
New York (1948): Public Entrance Composed Of Adult Men And Women For Gala Event
New York (1948): Men And Women In Sunday Dress Taking And Laughing As They Walk
New York (1948): Elderly People Fraternizing At A Social Event In The Evening
New York (1948): People On Ship Posing For Photo
New York (1948): Man Women Old Sixties Era Suit Well Dressed Fancy
New York (1948): People Gathering And Crane Lifting Cargo
New York (1948): A Crane Lifting Large Boxes Off Of The Floor That Are Wrapping In
New York (1948): Sailors On The Side Of A Ship Watch A Boat Motor Off Followed By
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.