Vintage Stock Footage
1955 New York City
106 clips filmed in New York City during 1955, 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 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
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1955 New York City footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1955 New York City 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 1955 New York City footage shot on?
1950s 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 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.