A Hard Day's Night

Released by United Artists in 1964, "A Hard Day's Night" was The Beatles' first feature film, an account of 'a day in the life' of the band. Shooting was completed in two months, and the film premiered on July 6, 1964 at the London Pavilion; members of the British Royal Family attended the opening. The film received favorable reviews and was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Film Notes

The train routes of British Railways were rescheduled so they wouldn't interfere with the shooting of the film's train sequence.

The scene where the Beatles perform "I Should Have Known Better" in a train compartment was actually filmed in a van; crew members rocked the van to simulate the motion of a train.

Model Pattie Boyd had a bit part in the film; she and George met on the set and were married in 1966.

Ringo's loose, laid-back performance while strolling along the banks of the Thames River was no act; he had been out partying all night, and showed up for shooting that morning having had no sleep and still quite drunk.

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