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1. The first one was "A Hard Day's Night" in 1964 . The story is about Beatlemania . We can follow the Beatles during a TV show and its rehearsals. Throughout the picture Paul has to keep a close watch on his grandfather (played by Irish actor Wilfred Brambell) who is a troublemaker and a heart breaker. Director Richard Lester went first for another actor to play the role of Paul's grandfather. Which one was it?
2. All the Beatles' fans know that the title "A Hard Day's Night" came from a phrase that Ringo once said (probably after a hard shooting day on the film's set). But, surprisingly, John had already used this phrase in his book "In His Own Write" (released on March 23rd 1964) . Which poem from "In His Own Write" included this phrase?
3. In 1965 the Beatles made a second film, "Help!" . It was different from the previous one ("A Hard Day's Night") which was mainly shot in the London area. For this one the Beatles asked for some more exotic locations. They went first to the Bahamas and then to Austria. There, they shot the "Ticket To Ride" sequence. Where did this filming take place?
4. The story of "Help!" is Ringo being chased by the fanatical members of an Indian sect because he's wearing a sacrificial ring which a fan offered him . American writer Marc Behm wrote the script which was rewritten by English author Charles Wood, at Richard Lester's request, because it sounded too American. What was Marc Behm's original script called?
5. Let's travel through the British country in a "Magical Mystery Bus". By the way, what is the licence plate of this bus?
6. Paul McCartney (who was the most involved Beatle in "Magical Mystery Tour") planned almost everything. He sent Alistair "Mr Fix it" Taylor to Eastbourne to see if the British "Mystery Tours" still existed (so that the viewers would know what it was all about). He also planned a week shooting at some studio. What Paul hadn't realize was that he needed to book a stage weeks or even months in advance; for that reason the studio was occupied and therefore unavailable ;. Which filming studio was it ;?
7. In 1968 the Beatles became cartoons characters in "Yellow Submarine". They were not keen on acting anymore, after the "Magical Mystery Tour" disaster. However, they consented to appear in a sequence at the end of the film, but for the cartoon's characters, voice actors were used. Which one of these did George Harrison's voice?
8. On their way to Pepperland (in "Yellow Submarine") the Beatles happen to meet a curious personage named Jeremy Hillary Boob Ph.d who tells the boys about his multiple talents (occasionally he happens to fix the motor of the submarine). John says, "there must be a word for what he is". What do they call this creature?
9. On January 1969, Michael Lindsay-Hogg filmed the Beatles' blaze of glory (titled "Get Back" at the time). At the end of the film (released as "Let It Be") there is the famous rooftop concert (on the roof of Apple in London). There, the Beatles performed five new songs during this 42 minute show. While second engineer Alan Parson was changing tapes they performed a British tune. Which one was it?
10. Unfortunately, "Let It Be" showed the Beatles' disagreements . Paul was the only one interested by the project and he constantly argued with John. George couldn't stand the Twickenham atmosphere nor Paul's directives on the way he should play guitar on his songs. So, on Friday, January 10th, 1969, George quit, saying to the others,"see you round the clubs". On January 15th a meeting was planned to discuss if they should continue filming. Where did this meeting take place?
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