Filming: Magical Mystery Tour
The first full day of filming for The Beatles’ television film Magical Mystery Tour took place in the south west of England.
Category: Film and video
Filming: Magical Mystery Tour
The filming of The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour was mostly done in two week-long periods. The first began on this day.
Filming: Penny Lane
The Beatles completed their work on the promo clip for ‘Penny Lane’ on this day. It was a second part of a two-day shoot, which had begun two days …
Filming: Penny Lane
The Beatles began making the promo film for ‘Penny Lane’ on this day. It was a two-day shoot, completed two days later.
Filming: Strawberry Fields Forever
The second day of filming for the ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ promotional clip took place on this day at Knole Park in Sevenoaks, Kent.
Filming: Strawberry Fields Forever
Having decided that their next single would be the double a-side ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ and ‘Penny Lane’, The Beatles took part in promotional films. Work began on this day …
Paul McCartney and Brian Epstein discuss The Beatles’ third film with Joe Orton
English playwright Joe Orton had been asked by Walter Shenson, producer of the films A Hard Day’s Night and Help!, to come up with a script for The Beatles’ …
Joe Orton begins writing a script for The Beatles’ third film
In 1967 English playwright Joe Orton was asked by producer Walter Shenson to write a script for The Beatles’ third film.
Joe Orton is asked to write a film script for The Beatles
In 1967 English playwright Joe Orton was asked to write a script for The Beatles’ third film.
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher attend the première of The Family Way
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher attended the première of the film The Family Way at London’s Warner Cinema.
John Lennon films How I Won The War in Spain
Location shooting began in Spain on this day for How I Won The War, the Richard Lester film which featured John Lennon in the minor role of Private Gripweed.
John Lennon is filmed with Bob Dylan
The Beatles were all fans of Bob Dylan, whom they had first met in August 1964. They met him again the following year, and once more on this day …
Filming: Paperback Writer, Rain
Following the previous day’s shoot inside EMI Studios, The Beatles went on location at Chiswick House in London, to film promotional clips for their forthcoming single ‘Paperback Writer’/‘Rain’.
Filming: Paperback Writer, Rain
Studio One, EMI Studios, Abbey Road For the imminent release of the ‘Paperback Writer’/‘Rain’ single, The Beatles were unwilling to appear on television for promotion. Instead, they took part …
The Beatles attend the première of Alfie
Each of The Beatles, along with their wives and girlfriends, attended the première of Alfie, which was directed by Lewis Gilbert and starred Michael Caine.
The Beatles discuss their third film project
The day after The Beatles’ final UK concert took place in Cardiff, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison had a meeting to discuss the group’s third film project.
Filming: promos for We Can Work It Out, Day Tripper, Help!, Ticket To Ride, I Feel Fine
The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios on this day to film promotional videos for their forthcoming single ‘We Can Work It Out’/‘Day Tripper’, as well as older songs …
World première of Help!
The Beatles’ second film Help! had its royal première at the London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, London.
Recording: post-sync work for Help!
The Beatles’ work on their second feature film Help! ended on this day, with some extra audio recording at Twickenham Film Studios.
John, George and Ringo attend the première of Richard Lester’s The Knack (And How To Get It)
On this day John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were among the celebrities attended the première of director Richard Lester’s film The Knack (And How To Get It) …