30th Nov, 2021 12:00

Music Memorabilia & Vinyl Showcase Auction

 
  Lot 239
 

ORIGINAL B/W 35MM FILM REELS CONTAINING "THE BEATLES COME TO TOWN" IN MANCHESTER 1963

Comprising of 4 x 35mm rolls of incredbile quality black and white film plus loose cuttings featuring fantastic footage from their performance at the ABC Cinema Ardwick, Manchester on the 20th November 1963. Also included are 9 slides containing clippings from the film which have been printed onto photo paper. Housed in an Ilford Film metal can this film was made by British Pathe in 1963 and features footage of fans arriving, queuing outside, The Beatles speaking to and being photographed by the press and then going on to perform 3 songs to include 'From Me to You', 'She Loves You' and 'Twist and Shout.'

For colour version of the footage see the following Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-_hRHRtN8Q

Provenance: The vendors Father worked for PATHE film distribution in Cardiff from the 50's onwards. At a time when a lot of film was being destroyed due to limited storage space, he rescued this film from the skip as his daughter was such a big Beatles fan. Includes signed letter of provenance from the vendor.

Sold for £660

Hammer Price


 

Comprising of 4 x 35mm rolls of incredbile quality black and white film plus loose cuttings featuring fantastic footage from their performance at the ABC Cinema Ardwick, Manchester on the 20th November 1963. Also included are 9 slides containing clippings from the film which have been printed onto photo paper. Housed in an Ilford Film metal can this film was made by British Pathe in 1963 and features footage of fans arriving, queuing outside, The Beatles speaking to and being photographed by the press and then going on to perform 3 songs to include 'From Me to You', 'She Loves You' and 'Twist and Shout.'

For colour version of the footage see the following Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-_hRHRtN8Q

Provenance: The vendors Father worked for PATHE film distribution in Cardiff from the 50's onwards. At a time when a lot of film was being destroyed due to limited storage space, he rescued this film from the skip as his daughter was such a big Beatles fan. Includes signed letter of provenance from the vendor.

Auction: Music Memorabilia & Vinyl Showcase Auction, 30th Nov, 2021

This exclusive bi-annual auction showcases our memorabilia and vinyl highlights relating to icons and idols from the world of music.

Artefacts include:

  • Signed items & autographs
  • Framed gold/silver/platinum presentation discs
  • One off pieces and personal effects (letters, handwritten lyrics, owned/worn stage clothing, music awards, instruments, cars)
  • Programmes, flyers and tickets
  • Posters
  • Photographs, professional or fan taken
  • Items to be sold with copyright (photographs, recordings)
  • Film reels/unseen footage

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