Vintage Stock Footage
1949 New York
242 clips filmed in New York in 1949, 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 (1949): Couples Dressed In Nice Clothing Dancing With Each Other While At
New York (1949): Older Footage Of Two Young Girls Playing Together At A Family
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 242 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people186
- woman60
- children42
- girl40
- man39
- family36
- wearing35
- fun33
- playing32
- child29
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 New York footage is available?
242 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York in 1949, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, woman, children, girl and man.
What format was 1949 New York footage shot on?
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 242. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Can I license 1949 New York stock footage commercially?
242 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 1949 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.