Category Archives: Movies 1960s

Ringo Starr films riverside scenes for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ along River Thames in Kew 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1964)

Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 9, 1964, at 1:00:54-1:03:20)

(Thursday, April 9, 1964) — Ringo Starr was the only Beatle to take part in today‘s production for the band’s first feature film, A Hard Day’s Night as his riverside scene was filmed along the River Thames towpath and embankment in Kew, Surrey. Continue reading Ringo Starr films riverside scenes for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ along River Thames in Kew 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1964)

The Beatles interviewed by Detroit disc jockey Tom Clay for WJBK-AM in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1964)


Video: 'Beatles Interview with DJ Tom Clay, April 1964'

(Tuesday, April 7, 1964) — Detroit disc jockey Tom Clay dropped by the set of A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham film studios in London today as The Beatles filmed scenes in which they rescued Ringo from the clutches of Wilfrid Brambell and the police. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed by Detroit disc jockey Tom Clay for WJBK-AM in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1964)

The Beatles film scenes inside police station for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1964)

Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Apr. 7, 1964, at 1:07:31-1:10:02; 1:12:49-1:13:16)

(Tuesday, April 7, 1964) — The Beatles filmed the scenes for A Hard Day’s Night inside the police station today at Twickenham Film Studios (the exterior shots of the station were filmed in London’s Notting Hill Gate on Apr. 16, 1964). Continue reading The Beatles film scenes inside police station for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 7 1964)

The Beatles film makeup room scene for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1964)


Video: 'A Hard Days Night- Changeroom scene'

(Monday, April 6, 1964) — The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today to shoot the makeup room sequence of their debut feature film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles film makeup room scene for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Twickenham Studios in London 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 6 1964)

The Beatles film ‘fans’ portion of opening sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Filming A Hard Day`s Night At Marylebone Station - Follow The Beatles - 5 April 1964'

(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. Continue reading The Beatles film ‘fans’ portion of opening sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 5 1964)

The Beatles interviewed for Tyne Tees Television show ‘Star Parade’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Star Parade Interview - 9 April 1964'

(Friday, April 3, 1964) — While at Twickenham Film Studios filming their first feature film A Hard Day’s Night, The Beatles gave an interview today to the Tyne Tees Television show Star Parade, which was shown in the north east of England at 10:10 p.m. BST on Thursday Apr. 9, 1964. Continue reading The Beatles interviewed for Tyne Tees Television show ‘Star Parade’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1964)

The Beatles film trailer for first feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1964)


Video: 'A Hard Days Night Promo The Beatles'

(Friday, April 3, 1964) — After spending seven days filming at London’s Scala Theatre, The Beatles returned to Twickenham Film Studios today to film a cinema trailer for A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles film trailer for first feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1964)

The Beatles film press interview scenes for first feature film at London’s Scala Theatre 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles A Hard Days Night Press'

(Thursday, April 2, 1964) — The Beatles filmed the press interview scenes for their debut feature film A Hard Day’s Night today at the Scala Theatre in London. Continue reading The Beatles film press interview scenes for first feature film at London’s Scala Theatre 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1964)

The Beatles film concert performance sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1964)


Video: 'A Hard Day's Night - All Music Scenes. FULL HD. 1080p' (Mar. 31, 1964, at 19:37-28:32)

(Tuesday, March 31, 1964) — Following a four-day Easter break, The Beatles returned to London’s Scala Theatre today to film the concert performance sequence which marked the climax of the A Hard Day’s Night film. Continue reading The Beatles film concert performance sequence for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 31 1964)

The Beatles complete four consecutive days of filming at London’s Scala Theatre for first feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1964)


Video: 'The Beatles Filming At Scala Theatre - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You - 24-26 March 1964'

(Thursday, March 26, 1964) — The Beatles today concluded the fourth of four consecutive days of filming at the Scala Theatre in London for the band’s first film A Hard Day’s Night. Continue reading The Beatles complete four consecutive days of filming at London’s Scala Theatre for first feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 26 1964)