Vintage Stock Footage
1955 New York City
A nostalgic collection of 1950s home movie clips featuring family gatherings, a child in a red sweater, a woman in a living room, and a ballet performance, capturing mid-century domestic life and entertainment.
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New York City (1955): A Timelapse Of A Little Child Growing Up In Front Of Or Very
New York City (1955): Man Wearing Grey Coat Stands Next Multicolored Outdoor Light
New York City (1955): Peoples Crowded Like Calibration
New York City (1955): Holidays And Winter Skating In A Big City For Christmas
New York City (1955): In A Crowd Of People Walking A Woman Swipes Away The Hair In
New York City (1955): A A Bunch Of People All Skiing Together In A Rink In A Park
New York City (1955): Townspeople Come Together For Christmas
New York City (1955): Toddler Wearing Blue Sweater Holds Onto Brown Seat Cushion
New York City (1955): Part Of A Show And A Baby Walking For It's First Time
New York City (1955): Seeing The Socket In New York
New York City (1955): The Toddler On Grandma House
New York City (1955): A Woman In A Formal Gown Holding A Bottle Bends With
New York City (1955): Small Child In Read Coat Being Video Taped Outside With
New York City (1955): Adorable Child Wearing Red And Black Coat Upset Trying To
New York City (1955): Mom Holding A Baby Then Putting His In His Create
New York City (1955): Man And Woman Posing With Their Child In A Stroller
New York City (1955): Family Is Spending Time Together In 70s
New York City (1955): A Nice Family In New York Who Look Like They're Taking A
New York City (1955): Baby Sitting In His Seat Mom Playing With Baby
New York City (1955): Lots Of Framed Pictures On The Wall With New Chairs And
New York City (1955): Mother In Grandma's Living Room By The TV Set
New York City (1955): Woman Shows Collection Of Beautiful Memorabilia On Unique
New York City (1955): A Happy Toddlers First Steps With A Huge Smile On His Or Her
New York City (1955): Baby Learning To Walk Holds On To Mommy And A Living Room
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1955 New York City footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1955 New York City home movies — 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 1955 New York City footage shot on?
Most 1950s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1955 New York City 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 1955 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.