The Beatles filmed the opening sequence for A Hard Day’s Night on 5 April 1964 at London’s Marylebone Station.
The station was closed to the public on Sundays, allowing The Beatles to film the necessary scenes without interruption. A scene at Boston Place was also filmed, with the group running towards the camera while being chased by fans.
Filming at the station took place over two consecutive Sundays. On this first day, over a hundred fans were filmed chasing after The Beatles. The extras were paid £7 10s. On the second Sunday The Beatles acted in the empty station without the crowds.
Last updated: 1 April 2019
Also on this day...
- 2019: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Tokyo Dome City Hall, Tokyo
- 2017: Full details of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper 50th anniversary edition
- 2010: Paul McCartney live: Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
- 2003: Paul McCartney live: Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield
- 2002: Paul McCartney live: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
- 1970: Ringo Starr is interviewed for the BBC’s Scene And Heard
- 1967: Paul McCartney visits Jane Asher in Denver
- 1965: Filming: Help!
- 1963: The Beatles receive their first silver disc
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (evening)
- 1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg
- 1946: Jane Asher is born
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My father worked at Marylebone Station and we were allowed on to the platform to watch filming. It was very cold day and while we were watching Norman Rossington invited us onto the train to join him in his carriage. He was charming. While we were there the Beatles ran up the corridor of the train past us and John Lennon looked in and said ‘hello’. My Dad was my hero that day!!
Do you have pictures or know more about the train. One coach number was w1919? Thanks! BTW you were so lucky.