Vintage Stock Footage
1955 New York City
106 clips filmed in New York City in 1955, 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 (1955): Man Wearing Grey Coat Stands Next Multicolored Outdoor Light
New York City (1955): Peoples Crowded Like Calibration
New York City (1955): In A Crowd Of People Walking A Woman Swipes Away The Hair In
New York City (1955): People Outside In The Cold Walking Past A Golden Sculpture
New York City (1955): People Ice Skating Near Christmas Tree Decorated With Lights
New York City (1955): Live Christmas Performance With Santa Claus And Rudolph The
New York City (1955): Four Individuals Dressed In Christmas Themed Costumes Dance
New York City (1955): Women Dance And Spin On A Theater Stage
New York City (1955): Ballet Presentation With Different Costumes And Stage Light
New York City (1955): Part Of A Show And A Baby Walking For It's First Time
New York City (1955): Little Kid Walking As Mom Walks Behind Him Holding Him
New York City (1955): Woman Wearing Checked Dress Picks Up Toddler With Curly Hair
New York City (1955): An Adult Woman Holding Her Blond Baby On Her Lap
New York City (1955): Cute Little Shy Boy Turning Away From The Light Source
New York City (1955): Toddler Wearing Blue Sweater Holds Onto Brown Seat Cushion
New York City (1955): A Timelapse Of A Little Child Growing Up In Front Of Or Very
New York City (1955): The Toddler On Grandma House
New York City (1955): A Baby Being Silly And Mother Holding Inf Lifting Him Loving
New York City (1955): Child Playing With Woman And Then Alone On The Ground
New York City (1955): Child Looking At Puppet
New York City (1955): Baby Sits On Floor Then Is Held By Older Sibling
New York City (1955): Small Baby Playing Crying Boy Smiling Dancing Moving Inside
New York City (1955): A Baby Being Held By It Mom In There House
New York City (1955): Small Child Sitting In Hallway With A Woman Walking Behind
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 106 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people89
- baby36
- woman24
- child18
- mother17
- family14
- toddler13
- cute12
- walking12
- man11
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 10381955 / new york city
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1955 New York City footage is available?
106 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York City in 1955, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, baby, woman, child and mother.
What format was 1955 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 106. 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 1038. 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 1955 New York City stock footage commercially?
106 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 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.