Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.
NEW YORK-1939: A man in a suit and hat assists a child out of a vintage black car parked on a residential street. The scene unfolds on a sidewalk bordered by a low fence and houses, capturing a candid moment of daily life. Shot on 8mm film, the footage displays characteristic grain, soft focus, and a slightly tilted frame, evoking the authentic feel of a 1930s home movie. The interaction between the man and child suggests a familial bond, with the man carefully helping the child from the vehicle. The overall mood is nostalgic and intimate, offering a glimpse into mid-20th century American life.
Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.
Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.
jane
Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.
More from United States across other decades
1930s footage from around the world
1930s footage also from United States
Clips with similar subjects and themes