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.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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New York City (1955): Parents Playing With Young Son
New York City (1955): A Woman Models A Formal Gown In A Room With Pink Walls And
New York City (1955): Woman Primps And Prepares For A Night Out In Formal wear
New York City (1955): Women Hair Brush Room Watch Hairstyle Dress Beauty Marriage
New York City (1955): Some Very Small White Shoes Being Gifted Form One Person To
New York City (1955): These Are The Best Of Good Old Days When Fashion Show You
New York City (1955): Woman Wearing Black And Blue Dress Sits In Yellow Chair Next
New York City (1955): Toddler Dancing Cute Style
New York City (1955): Man Playing With A Baby Before Picking Him Up To Kiss Him
New York City (1955): An Older Woman Cleaning Out A Metal Shot Glass From Her
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.