Vintage Stock Footage
1949 New York
242 clips filmed in New York during 1949, 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 (1949): Woman Wearing Blue And White Dress Smiles And Talks To Cameraman
New York (1949): Little Boys Graduation Day
New York (1949): Child Playing With Dad In House With Kiss On The Cheek And Woman
New York (1949): Girl Wearing Red Dress Hides Face From Camera In Blue And White
New York (1949): Having Fun With Family Laughing And Making Memories To Remember
New York (1949): Young Child In Winter Clothing Happily Swings On A Swing Smiling
New York (1949): Cute Boy Enjoying His Toddle With Smiley Face
New York (1949): Two Young Children Swinging On Swings On A Chilly Day With Coats
New York (1949): Children Swinging On A Swing With Their Winter Gear On
New York (1949): A Video Camera Recording Mountainside Changes Color
New York (1949): Small Children Wearing Coats Swinging On Swings In A Park On A
New York (1949): Boy Pushing Baby On Swing
New York (1949): Little Girl Swinging While Joking About Smells
New York (1949): Two Women In Grey Coats Walk Down A Path Together While Looking
New York (1949): Man And Boy With Hat And Warm Coat Sliding Down A Slide Near A
New York (1949): Kid Slowly Sliding Down Slide As They Grab From Railings In Fear
New York (1949): Small Children Climb Top Of Slide Girl Child Sits Down Slides
New York (1949): Boy And Girl In Winter Clothing Sliding Down A Slide At A
New York (1949): Old Home Video Recording Of Girl Dancing Or Spinning At Home
New York (1949): Brown Curly Haired Little Girl Twirling In Half Circle By Dad
New York (1949): Family And Parents Observing Excited Child At Gathering Inside
New York (1949): Women Wearing Black Dresses Sit In Grey Sofa Talking And Laughing
New York (1949): Family Friends Dinner Party Smoking Eating Drinking Smoking
New York (1949): Woman Smiles Brightly As Camera Pans To The Two Others Nearby
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 New York footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1949 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 1949 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 1949 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 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.