This 1950s clip is a montage of lamps, artificial lighting, and night-life in New York City. 

Modern lamp with concentric lampshades turns on. Various desk lamps and lanterns turn on. Highly-ornamented chandelier turns on. 

The remaining shots take place in NYC:

A lit-up street lamp has the following written on the bulb cover: "Subway I. R. T."

The Roseland Ballroom music venue advertises a show for Bob Chester and his Great Orchestra, saying: Sun Phil Napoleon / Memphis 5 Dixieland Jazz / Charleston Swing / Dance Contest / Wed, Sat, Sun Matinee: 2 Great Bands. 

Blinking florescent signs say: “China Doll" and “Roller Skating Gay Blades.” 

The Bop City music venue presents the following in neon: "NAT KING COLE" and "COUNT BASIE." 

A neon Kleenex sign advertisement. 

Wide, long shot of Times Square in New York City.