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(Sunday, April 5, 1964) — The Beatles filmed the opening sequence for A Hard Day’s Night, their first film, today at London’s Marylebone Station.
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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.
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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.