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): 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
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.