Never-before-seen 8mm candid film footage of The Beatles has surfaced and is now up for auction. The rare footage is from the British band’s 1965 feature film “Help!” and has a starting bid of $1,000 on Boston-based RR Auction as part of their “Remarkable Rarities” series. However, they estimate it could go for much more than $10,000.
Key Takeaway
Rare 8mm candid film footage of The Beatles from the filming of “Help!” has surfaced and is now up for auction. The footage provides an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse of the band during the production of the iconic “I Need You” sequence. This is a unique opportunity for Beatles fans and collectors to own a piece of unseen history from the iconic band.
The Unseen Footage
The 3-minute, 17-second clip is being touted as an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse from the movie’s filming. It is believed to have been recovered from the movie production crew’s personal archive or a friend of the Beatles. The footage was shot on location in Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, on May 3, 1965, during the production of the iconic “I Need You” sequence.
A Glimpse of The Beatles
The footage shows Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and John Lennon taking a break from filming. John Lennon is seen clowning around with director Richard Lester. This rare and unspoiled footage of The Fab 4 in their natural state is a unique find, especially with the recent use of AI tech to restore old Lennon recordings for their latest tune, “Now and Then.”
Don’t Miss the Auction
The auction for this rare Beatles footage ends on February 22. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Beatles fans and collectors to own a piece of unseen history from the iconic band.
