Home movie footage
1940s United States home movie footage
Stockfilm holds 7,604 clips filmed in the United States in the 1940s. 5,282 can be licensed directly from Stockfilm for $149 each, royalty-free worldwide; the other 2,322 are listed on Pond5. 93 places carry a town or city name, led by Middletown, Harrisburg and Washington. 21 catalogued physical reels are linked to clips in this set (21 Standard 8mm). Most clips run 5 to 12 seconds.
- 7,604 clips
- 5,282 direct at $149
- 1940 to 1949
- 93 named places
- 21 catalogued reels
- 6.8 seconds average
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Year by year
| Year | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 189 | 173 | 1940 Washington |
| 1941 | 662 | 486 | 1941 Florida1941 Joliet1941 New York1941 Trenton |
| 1942 | 419 | 290 | 1942 Baltimore1942 Cliffside Park1942 New Hampshire1942 Sebring |
| 1943 | 474 | 299 | 1943 Skyline Drive1943 Washington |
| 1944 | 506 | 302 | 1944 Buffalo1944 Kauai1944 Leyte Gulf Philippines1944 Papua New Guinea |
| 1945 | 216 | 150 | 1945 Elmwood Park1945 Washington |
| 1946 | 1,146 | 751 | 1946 Alaska1946 Bombay India1946 Calcutta India1946 Cliffside Park |
| 1947 | 1,229 | 819 | 1947 Connecticut1947 Illinois1947 India1947 Middletown |
| 1948 | 1,351 | 978 | 1948 Indiana1948 Long Island1948 New York1948 Ringling Brothers Sarasota |
| 1949 | 1,412 | 1,034 | 1949 California1949 Massachusetts1949 New Orleans1949 New York |
Where in the United States
| Place | Clips | Direct at $149 | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 682 | 423 | 1947 |
| Harrisburg | 325 | 194 | 1946 |
| Washington | 304 | 211 | 1943194519461948 |
| San Francisco | 263 | 169 | 1944 |
| Sebring | 217 | 156 | 1942 |
| Cincinnatti | 194 | 194 | no page yet |
| Skyline Drive | 176 | 127 | 1943 |
| Ringling Brothers Sarasota | 174 | 174 | 1948 |
| San Diego | 167 | 163 | no page yet |
| New Cumberland | 165 | 165 | 1946 |
| Baltimore | 142 | 77 | 1942 |
| Long Island | 137 | 98 | 1948 |
What is on the reels
The most frequent catalog keywords across the 3,000 most licensed clips in this set, with the number of clips carrying each one.
- family597
- trees514
- walking510
- water363
- grass349
- child293
- entertainment283
- love275
- boy263
- girl254
48 of the 5,282 direct-licensable clips
New Cumberland Penn (1946): Couple Telling Secrets And Trying To Be Conservative
Sebring Ohio USA (1942): An Old Couple Spending Time Together Man Smoking Cigars
Patterson New Jersey (1946): Young Boy Drinking Glass Of Milk While Eating A Meal
Washington USA (1940): A Person Having Fun Snowboarding Down A Hill
New York USA (1941): Military Man Shows Young Woman His Hat As They Walk Together
Sebring Ohio USA (1942): Grandpa Sleeping On Christmas Eve In His Living Room With
Middletown Pennsylvania (1975): Vintage Film Of Flowers And A Tomato On A Cutting
Alaska (1946): This Is A Beautiful Scene Of Snow-Capped Mountains And Trees
Alaska (1946): It Is Time To Make Sure We Have Fun In The Snow
Ringling Brothers Sarasota Florida (1948): Classic Circus Showing Different Views
Ringling Brothers Sarasota Florida (1948): Circus And Lots Of Fun Joy Popcorn And
Long Island New York (1948): A Bucket Full Of Oyster Shells And Other Marine
New York (1948): Children Riding Bicycles On Sidewalk In Residential Street On
New York (1948): Rich People In Elegant Clothes From The 70'S Or 80'S Walking And
Illinois USA (1947): Farm Family Country Old Vintage Dog Overalls Happy Sunny Walk
New York (1947): Girl Opens Her Mouth To Show Two Teeth Then Is With Little Sister
San Francisco California (1944): Huge Stadium Filled With People And Marching Band
New Cumberland Penn (1946): Military Man And Wife In Front Of Brick House Stairs
Connecticut (1947): Three Children In Swimming Costumes Smiling And Looking At The
Cincinnatti Ohio (1949): Water Shooting Straight Up Into Sky During Mostly Sunny
Middletown Pennsylvania (1975): Our Sunday Best
Joliet Illinois USA (1941): A Man Crying With Torn Clothes Chair Couples Enjoying
Sebring Ohio USA (1942): Smiling Old Woman Looking Into Camera Then Looking Away
Joliet Illinois USA (1941): Jewish Ceremony With Many People In Black Hats And
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Woman Standing Outside Looking Down At Decorated
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): The Clam Cake Gathering
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Someone's Getting A Suprise
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Communicating On A Couch In A Livingroom Laughing
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Family Gathering For A Grill Out
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Man In Big Chef Hat Cooks On Brick Grill
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Person Making Food On Grill In The Backyard
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Video Family Laughing Memories People Happy
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Cooking Something Special For The Birthday Girl
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Family Cookout Bbq Style
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Grilling Elderly Backyard Bbq Porch
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Couples Waiting At The Restaurant For The Waiter
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Vintage Family Home Video Mother And Kids
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Women Kid Talk Laugh Play Roam In The House Happily
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Girl Smells Bottle Next To Posing Boys
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Three Kids Are Both Crossing Their Arms And Looking
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Three Happy Blond Boys Standing In Front Of Bushes
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Three Kids Jumping Around With Family
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Waiting For Someone In A Food Court
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Some People Wearing Uniform Coming Out Of The Gate
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Women Outdoors In The Summer
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Family Sits Together Laughing At A Family Gathering
Seaside New Jersey USA (1949): Friends Telling Jokes At Living Room
Frequently asked questions
How many 1940s United States home movie clips does Stockfilm have?
7,604 clips filmed in the United States in the 1940s. 5,282 of them have a 4K master ready for direct licensing; the rest are listed on Pond5.
Which years are covered for 1940s United States?
10 dated years from 1940 to 1949. The deepest year is 1949 with 1,412 clips, 1,034 of them direct-licensable.
Where in the United States was the footage filmed?
93 named places. The largest sets are Middletown (682), Harrisburg (325), Washington (304), San Francisco (263) and Sebring (217).
What film format was 1940s United States footage shot on?
Super 8 reached the market in 1965, so 1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932. In the catalog, 39 of the 7,604 clips carry a Super 8 tag and 7,565 are Standard 8mm.
How much does a 1940s United States clip cost to license?
$149 per clip, flat, for a royalty-free worldwide license that covers documentary, broadcast, advertising and online use. 5,282 clips on this page qualify; checkout delivers the 4K master.
How long are the 1940s United States 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.