Vintage Stock Footage
1954 NYC
42 clips filmed in New York City in 1954, from 1 source reel, 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 City (1954): View Of Ellis Island And New York City From Boat On A Cloudy
New York City (1954): Panning Video Of New York City Buildings And Am The Sky
New York City (1954): Aerial View Of Big City Very Busy And Totally Taken By
New York City (1954): Aerial View Of City And River On A Cloudy Day
New York City (1954): A View Of S Town's Whole Scenery
New York City (1954): City Skyline From Ocean View
New York City (1954): A View Of The Statue Of Liberty In Nyc From The Water
New York City (1954): Aerial View Of City And River On A Cloudy Day
New York City (1954): Boats Rowing Water City Breeze Shirtless Soaking Sun Man
New York City (1954): It Looks Like A Hotel Looking At A Big Building With Huge
New York City (1954): Lost At Sea
New York City (1954): Aerial View Of City And River On A Cloudy Day
New York City (1954): The Ship Was Travelling Through The Water It Is So Amazing
New York City (1954): Blurry Film Of The Staten Island Ferry Sailing Between
New York City (1954): It Is Like A Town Full Of Big Buildings Displays Just Like
New York City (1954): Archival Metropolitan Footage
New York City (1954): Camera Pans Across The Cityscape And Show Off The Sights
New York City (1954): Grainy View From Afar Of The Statue Of Liberty
New York City (1954): So Many Big Buildings Are There It Is Looking So Incredible
New York City (1954): Open Environment With Moving Boats
New York City (1954): View Of An Expansive Ocean With A Lone Boat Floating Far
New York City (1954): Statue Of Liberty
New York City (1954): Many Boats Parked In The River With Many Trees In The
New York City (1954): Very Grainy Antique Video Footage Of Huge Barges On A Large
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 42 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- buildings19
- water19
- landmarks16
- view11
- people10
- urban landscape9
- boats8
- boys7
- nature6
- recreation6
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 10691953-1954 / new york city
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1954 New York City footage is available?
42 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York City in 1954, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are buildings, water, landmarks, view and people.
What format was 1954 New York City footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1950s 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 42. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1069. 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 1954 New York City stock footage commercially?
42 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 1954 New York City archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.