Home movie footage
New York City home movie footage, 1937 to 1976
Stockfilm holds 1,421 clips filmed in New York City between 1937 and 1976. 1,043 can be licensed directly from Stockfilm for $149 each, royalty-free worldwide; the other 378 are listed on Pond5. 28 distinct years are dated, and 1958 is the deepest with 218 clips. 11 catalogued physical reels are linked to clips in this set (9 Standard 8mm, 2 Super 8). Most clips run 5 to 12 seconds.
- 1,421 clips
- 1,043 direct at $149
- 1937 to 1976
- 28 dated years
- 11 catalogued reels
- 6.8 seconds average
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Year by year
| Year | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 6 | 0 | 1937 |
| 1939 | 28 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1940 | 2 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1943 | 4 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1944 | 4 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1945 | 2 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1946 | 6 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1947 | 3 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1948 | 2 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1949 | 6 | 2 | no page yet |
| 1952 | 2 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1953 | 1 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1954 | 45 | 42 | 1954 |
| 1955 | 157 | 106 | 1955 |
| 1956 | 189 | 150 | 1956 |
| 1958 | 218 | 180 | 1958 |
| 1960 | 213 | 161 | 1960 |
| 1961 | 5 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1962 | 128 | 71 | 1962 |
| 1964 | 118 | 100 | 1964 |
| 1965 | 4 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1966 | 8 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1970 | 119 | 119 | 1970 |
| 1971 | 38 | 38 | 1971 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 | no page yet |
| 1976 | 95 | 74 | 1976 |
What is on the reels
The most frequent catalog keywords across all 1,421 clips in this set, with the number of clips carrying each one.
- buildings288
- landmarks231
- water203
- building137
- street118
- family113
- walking106
- transportation103
- boat101
- playing94
48 of the 1,043 direct-licensable clips
New York City (1956): Vintage Movie Footage Of A Stickball Game Being Played On An
New York City (1970): Getting Ready For The Hockey Game To Start With Lots Of
New York City (1956): Three Men Walking Through City Street Whilst People Watch On
New York City (1970): Holiday Fun For All Ages
New York City (1970): Siblings Waiting Mom Finish To Talk With Her Friend In Front
New York City (1970): New York's Annual Christmas Tree Parade Near The Ice Skating
New York City (1970): Couple Ice Skating At The Rink At Rockefeller Center In New
New York City (1960): Woman Looking At Distant View Of Ellis Island And Statue Of
New York City (1964): View Father On Two Different Angles Of Statue Of Liberty In
New York City (1960): Not Very Well Defined Images Of A Building Or Stadium On A
New York City (1970): Kids Waving At A Camera In A Home Video And One Is Being
New York City (1962): Female Fanfare Band Playing In A Parade
New York City (1960): View Of The Bow Of An Ocean Liner Ship Named United States
New York City (1960): The Statue Of Liberty In Front View
New York City (1964): Statue Statue Of Liberty Outdo Others Daytime Structure At
New York City (1960): Big Mosque Construction In The Center Of New York City
New York City USA (1976): Homevideo Of A Boat Ride Looking At The Pollution On The
New York City USA (1976): Big Big Buildings Side By Side And A Beautiful River
New York City USA (1976): Someone Recording A City From Boat
New York City USA (1976): Observing The City Buildings In The Middle Of The Sea
New York City USA (1976): View From A Boat Moving On Water Going Upside Down And
New York City USA (1976): Indescribable Sequence Moving Camera Filming Indoors A
New York City USA (1976): City Skyline Full Of Tall Buildings Seen Against The
New York City USA (1976): Sea Promenade With Blue Sky
New York City USA (1976): New York City Skyline During The Day With Large
New York City USA (1976): A Boat Is Traveling On The Water With Great Views Of The
New York City USA (1976): In The Bay In New York City, Overlooking Bridge And The
New York City USA (1976): A Ship Sailing Near A Huge Beautiful Underbridge
New York City USA (1976): A Sailing Ship
New York City USA (1976): Woman In A Boat On The Coast Looking At The Shore Or
New York City USA (1976): Boat Ride In Urban Harbor Looking At Tall City Buildings
New York City USA (1976): Southern Manhattan From The Deck Of The Staten Island
New York City USA (1976): On The Coast
New York City USA (1976): Riding Past The Staten Island Ferry On A Boat In The
New York City USA (1976): Going On Water
New York City USA (1976): On Board A Boat In Choppy Water Taking Pictures Of Other
New York City USA (1976): New York,USA,June 16 1976,Coast Guard With More Than 4
New York City USA (1976): Boat Takes Viewer On Tour Of City Skyline With Others
New York City USA (1976): Ships On The Water Near The Statue Of Liberty
New York City USA (1976): Retro Filming Of Cruising Boats On Waters Near The
New York City USA (1976): Boat Holidays And Boat Arrivals With Flags With More
New York City USA (1976): A Small Boat Passes In Front Of A United States Of
New York City USA (1976): A War Ship
New York City USA (1976): City Skyline Viewed From An Offshore Boat In Water With
New York City USA (1976): Sailboats On A Cloudy Day Near A Island In A Marina With
New York City USA (1976): People Riding In A Boat And Ships In The Water
New York City USA (1976): A Lot Of Boat
Frequently asked questions
How many New York City home movie clips does Stockfilm have?
1,421 clips filmed in New York City between 1937 and 1976. 1,043 of them have a 4K master ready for direct licensing; the rest are listed on Pond5.
Which years are covered for New York City?
28 dated years from 1937 to 1976. The deepest year is 1958 with 218 clips, 180 of them direct-licensable.
Which decade has the most New York City footage?
The 1950s with 612 clips, across 5 decades in total (1950s: 612, 1960s: 486, 1970s: 255, 1930s: 34, 1940s: 29).
What film format was New York City footage shot on?
Standard 8mm (from 1932) and Super 8 (from 1965) are the two home movie gauges in the archive. In the catalog, 6 of the 1,421 clips carry a Super 8 tag and 1,415 are Standard 8mm.
How much does a New York City clip cost to license?
$149 per clip, flat, for a royalty-free worldwide license that covers documentary, broadcast, advertising and online use. 1,043 clips on this page qualify; checkout delivers the 4K master.
How long are the New York City clips?
Most run 5 to 12 seconds, with an average of 6.8 seconds. Each clip is one continuous shot cut from a longer reel.