Vintage Stock Footage
1971 New York City
38 clips filmed in New York City in 1971, 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 (1971): Polar Bear Plays With White Barrel In Water On A Sunny Day
New York City (1971): A Bear Is Swimming In The Water It Looks Like Heâs Having
New York City (1971): Bear In A Zoo Playing With Barrel In Water
New York City (1971): Cat Like Animal Playing With A Metal Pod On Water
New York City (1971): A Amazing Dear Was Playing With The Elective In The River
New York City (1971): Two Grizzly Bears Playing In Water Inside Zoo With Onlookers
New York City (1971): Brown Bears Playing Pool Of Water Near Sloping Rocks Licking
New York City (1971): Outdoor Recording Of Two Bears Playing In The Water And
New York City (1971): A Small Train For Kids In An Amusement Park In The Fall
New York City (1971): Passengers Boarding And Riding Disney Train
New York City (1971): People Ascend Ramp To Attraction Bearing Signage Reading
New York City (1971): People Lining Up To Take A Ride At A Local Fair
New York City (1971): A Small Child Is Having Fun Just Outside Noah's Ark Game
New York City (1971): In A Water And Couple Dear With Enjoy The Nature
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 38 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- animals24
- wildlife23
- water17
- bear15
- nature13
- playing12
- zoo11
- people9
- animal behavior6
- polar6
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 10081971 / new york,vermont,new hampshire,maine
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1971 New York City footage is available?
38 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York City in 1971, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are animals, wildlife, water, bear and nature.
What format was 1971 New York City footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Super 8 (1 reel). By the 1970s, most home movies were shot on Super 8, with Standard 8mm still in use. 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 38. 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 1008. 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 1971 New York City stock footage commercially?
38 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 1971 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.