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
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