Category Archives: Movies 1960s

The Beatles film Indian restaurant scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)


Video: '2007 The Making of HELP Part 1/6' (Indian restaurant scenes at 3:39-4:15)

(Monday, April 5, 1965) — The Beatles began filming the Rajahama Indian restaurant scenes for the band’s second feature film Help! today (through tomorrow, Apr. 6, 1965) at Twickenham Film Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles film Indian restaurant scenes for ‘Help!’ film 50 years ago today (Apr 5 1965)

‘Goldfinger’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

(Saturday, March 27, 1965) — “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey peaked today at #8 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Goldfinger’ by Shirley Bassey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Mar 27 1965)

The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)


Video: '2007 The Making of HELP Part 4/6' (Mar. 14-20, 1965, at 3:30)

(Friday, March 19, 1965) — The penultimate day of filming in Austria for The Beatles’ second feature film, Help!, took place today around the ski slopes of Obertauern. Continue reading The Beatles film scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 19 1965)

The Beatles film marching band scenes for ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 18 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 17-20, 1965, at 21:09)

(Thursday, March 18, 1965) — The Beatles filmed scenes for Help! today at three locations in Obertauern, Austria, on this day: at an Olympic ski jump, on the ski slopes, and in an après-ski cellar.

The Beatles filming curling scenes for ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 17 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 15-17, 1965, at 20:45)

(Wednesday, March 17, 1965) — On the day that Eight Arms To Hold You was announced as the title of The Beatles’ second feature film (it would eventually be called Help!), the group appeared in scenes on the curling rink in Obertauern, Austria.

The Beatles continue filming ‘Help!’ in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 16 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 16, 1965, at 20:00)

(Tuesday, March 16, 1965)The Beatles today completed the ski lift sequences for Help!, began on the previous day, in Obertauern, Austria.

The Beatles continue filming ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 15 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles - The Filming Of Help: Home Movies in Colour - GREAT CLIPS' (Mar. 15-17, 1965, at 18:03)

(Monday, March 15, 1965) — The Beatles’ second day of filming for Help! in Austria took place today on the ski slopes in Obertauern, Austria. Continue reading The Beatles continue filming ‘Help!’ feature film in Austria 60 years ago today (Mar 15 1965)

The Beatles begin filming in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 14 1965)


Video: 'The Beatles 1965 Movie "Help!" Restored - Official Trailer' (Mar. 14, 1965, at 1:03-1:05)

(Sunday, March 14, 1965) — Following two weeks of filming in the Bahamas, The Beatles began work today on scenes in the snowy climes of outside the Hotel Edelweiss in Obertauern, Austria. Continue reading The Beatles begin filming in Austria for ‘Help!’ feature film 60 years ago today (Mar 14 1965)