Video: 'John Lennon's Scenes in How I Won the War'
(Monday, September 19, 1966) — Filming of Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War featuring John Lennon of The Beatles resumed today in Almeria, Spain, and would continue through Nov. 6, 1966.
Category Archives: Movies 1960s
Shooting of ‘How I Won The War’ in Germany concludes 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon's final scenes from How I Won the War'
(Wednesday, September 14, 1966) — Shooting of Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War featuring John Lennon of The Beatles concluded today in Celle, West Germany.
Filming would resume Sept. 19, 1966, in Spain and continue there into early November.
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John Lennon resumes filming ‘How I Won The War’ in Germany 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon's Scenes in How I Won the War' (Sep. 10, 1966, at 0:28-0:34)
(Friday, September 10, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed another scene today for Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War in Verden, about an hour north of Hanover, West Germany.
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John Lennon continues filming ‘How I Won The War’ in Germany 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon's Scenes in How I Won the War' (Sep. 9, 1966, at 0:09-0:28)
(Friday, September 9, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed a scene today for Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War in Verden, about an hour north of Hanover, West Germany. Continue reading John Lennon continues filming ‘How I Won The War’ in Germany 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1966)
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Beatle John Lennon gets new look for film role 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 6 1966)
Video: 'John Lennon and the Making of "How I Won the War" (1966)'
(Tuesday, September 6, 1966) — In preparation for his supportive acting role in Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War, John Lennon of The Beatles was given an army-style haircut and a pair of new “granny” glasses (which would become a trademark of his public image) to wear today in the breakfast room of the bar The Inn On The Heath hotel in Celle, near Hanover, West Germany.
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‘The Battle of Algiers’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 31 1966)
Video: 'The Battle of Algiers' (trailer)
(Wednesday, August 31, 1966) — The Battle of Algiers, a Italian-Algerian historical war film based on events during the Algerian War (1954–62) against the French government in North Africa, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival.
Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, the film starred Jean Martin, Saadi Yacef, Brahim Haggiag and Tommaso Neri.
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‘Batman’ film premieres in Austin, Texas 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)
Video: 'Batman' (trailer)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — Batman, a superhero film based on the Batman television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character Batman, premiered today at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Continue reading ‘Batman’ film premieres in Austin, Texas 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 30 1966)
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Frank Sinatra marries Mia Farrow 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (July 19 1966)
Video: 'MIA FARROW "INTIMATE PORTRAIT", ABOUT HER LIFE & CHILDREN (9)' (Frank Sintra relationship at 15:25)
(Tuesday, July 19, 1966) — Singer Frank Sinatra, 50, and 21-year-old actress Mia Farrow were married today in a ceremony attended by a few friends in Las Vegas. It was Sinatra’s third marriage.
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‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ premieres in Hollywood 50 years ago tonight (June 21 1966)
Video: 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (trailer)
(Tuesday, June 21, 1966, evening PDT) — Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, a black comedy-drama film about an academic couple who reveals their deepest secret to a pair of newcomers during an all-night booze fest, premiered tonight at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. Continue reading ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ premieres in Hollywood 50 years ago tonight (June 21 1966)
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‘The Endless Summer’ opens in New York 50 years ago this hour (June 15 1966)
Video: 'The Endless Summer'
(Wednesday, June 15, 1966, 12:30 p.m. EDT) — The Endless Summer, a surfing documentary film about two young surfers who travel around the world in search of the perfect wave, opened today at Kips Bay theater in Manhattan.
Directed by Bruce Brown, the film starred Mike Hynson, Robert August and Miki Dora.
