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 With A Drink In Her Hand Laughing And Talking
New York (1949): Two Gentlemen In Suits Bonding With A Glass Of Scotch
New York (1949): Man Women On Couch Talking Laughing Smoking Dressed Up Discussing
New York (1949): Classy Well Dressed Middle Aged Women Sitting With Hands Legs
New York (1949): Middle-Older Aged Women Sitting Chewing Food & Moving As If She
New York (1949): Woman Wearing Black Dress Drinks From Red Cup While Woman Wearing
New York (1949): Two Women And A Man Walking And The Women Look At Him
New York (1949): A Night On The Town Couple Gets Caught In A Local Electricity
New York (1949): One Male And One Female Being Filmed On Probable 8mm Film From
New York (1949): Men Asked To Remove The Hot Before Entering The Restaurant
New York (1949): Man And Woman Having A Good Time Dancing In Front Of A Window
New York (1949): Old People Wearing Suits Walking Inside A Building While Smiling
New York (1949): Man And Woman Comes Out Towards Entrance Smiling Towards The
New York (1949): Outside With Children In Or Near A Cave Or A Waterfall
New York (1949): Woman Wearing Glasses Holds Platter With Roasted Turkey On It In
New York (1949): Woman Wearing Glasses Sets Platter On Dinner Table Roasted Turkey
New York (1949): Family Dinner With The Good China Plates Grandpa Is The First To
New York (1949): The People Look Like They Are At A Party Having Fun And
New York (1949): People Sitting At White Dining Table Laughing Talking And
New York (1949): Woman Wearing Black Dress Talks To Woman Wearing Black And Gold
New York (1949): Old Time Party Drunk Men
New York (1949): Vintage Video Of Two Gentlemen Wearing Ties Having A Conversation
New York (1949): Two Baby Lion Cubs Inside A Small Cage Together As People Pass By
New York (1949): Frowning Woman Breaks Tooth While Eating Mother's Day Candy As
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.