Category Archives: Movies 1960s

The Beatles release fifth British album ‘Help!’ 50 years ago today (Aug 6 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles | Help Full Album'

(Friday, August 6, 1965) — Help!, the fifth studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today with side one containing songs from the soundtrack to their new film Help! Continue reading The Beatles release fifth British album ‘Help!’ 50 years ago today (Aug 6 1965) →

The Beatles attend world premiere of ‘Help!’ in London 50 years ago tonight (July 29 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles movie Help! premiers in London'

(Thursday, July 29, 1965, evening BST) — Ten thousand fans gathered outside the London Pavilion tonight to see The Beatles arrive in a black Rolls-Royce for the royal premiere of their second film Help!.

Inside, they met Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon, who had delayed their summer holiday for the event.

Directed by Richard Lester, the film also starred Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron, John Bluthal, Patrick Cargill, Victor Spinetti, Roy Kinnear and Mal Evans.

‘Help!/I’m Down’ single by The Beatles released in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1965)

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Video: 'The Beatles - "Help!" Stereo Remaster'

(Monday, July 19, 1965) — The single “Help!”/“I’m Down” by The Beatles, the title song for both the 1965 film and its soundtrack album, was released today in the U.S. (July 23, 1965, in the UK). Continue reading ‘Help!/I’m Down’ single by The Beatles released in USA 50 years ago today (July 19 1965) →

‘Cat Ballou’ opens in New York City 50 years ago today (June 24 1965)

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Video: 'Cat Ballou' (trailer)

(Thursday, June 24, 1965) — Cat Ballou, a comedy Western film about a prim schoolteacher who turns outlaw queen when the railroad steals her land, opened today at the Trans-Lux 52d Street and the Victoria theaters in New York City. Continue reading ‘Cat Ballou’ opens in New York City 50 years ago today (June 24 1965) →

‘What’s New Pussycat?’ opens in New York City 50 years ago today (June 22 1965)

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Video: 'What's New Pussycat?' (trailer)

(Tuesday, June 22, 1965) — What’s New Pussycat?, a comedy film about a fashion editor who seeks psychiatric help when he can’t stop beautiful women from pursuing him, opened today at the Astor and Trans-Lux East Theaters in New York City. Continue reading ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ opens in New York City 50 years ago today (June 22 1965) →

‘Repulsion’ released in Britain 50 years ago today (June 11 1965)

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Video: 'Repulsion' (trailer)

(Friday, June 11, 1965) — Repulsion, a British psychological horror film about a young woman who is left alone by her vacationing sister at their apartment, and begins reliving traumas of her past in horrific ways, was released today in Britain. Continue reading ‘Repulsion’ released in Britain 50 years ago today (June 11 1965) →

Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 50 years ago today (June 2 1965)

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(Wednesday, June 2, 1965) — John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr of The Beatles were among the celebrities who attended the premiere of director Richard Lester’s film The Knack(And How To Get It) today at the London Pavilion cinema. Continue reading Three Beatles attend premiere of Richard Lester’s ‘The Knack (And How To Get It)’ 50 years ago today (June 2 1965) →