A 32 page 'Camera Script' for an ABC TV produced 'Blackpool Night Out' special on the 19th July 1964 featuring The Beatles, with script signed to page 21 (lyrics to 'A Hard Day's Night') clearly and boldly by George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. This was the first ever performance of Hard Day's Night to be aired on TV. Other pages bear signatures from other performers in the show: Lionel Blair (page 3), Bernie Winters (6), Chita Rivera (7). The pages measure approx 20.5 x 33cm. The first page of the script is loose and shows wear, the main body of the pages (inc signed page) are in very good, clean condition. Also included is a pair of timpani drumsticks which according to the vendor were used by Ringo Starr during the performance and collected by the vendor on the night after they were left on the floor. Provenance: the vendor was responsible for props backstage at the theatre and worked on 2 other occasions when The Beatles played in Blackpool. A letter of provenance will be provided to go with the autographs and drumsticks. The Beatles autographs have been authenticated by Roger Epperson prior to this sale.
Sold for £13,800
Hammer Price
A 32 page 'Camera Script' for an ABC TV produced 'Blackpool Night Out' special on the 19th July 1964 featuring The Beatles, with script signed to page 21 (lyrics to 'A Hard Day's Night') clearly and boldly by George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. This was the first ever performance of Hard Day's Night to be aired on TV. Other pages bear signatures from other performers in the show: Lionel Blair (page 3), Bernie Winters (6), Chita Rivera (7). The pages measure approx 20.5 x 33cm. The first page of the script is loose and shows wear, the main body of the pages (inc signed page) are in very good, clean condition. Also included is a pair of timpani drumsticks which according to the vendor were used by Ringo Starr during the performance and collected by the vendor on the night after they were left on the floor. Provenance: the vendor was responsible for props backstage at the theatre and worked on 2 other occasions when The Beatles played in Blackpool. A letter of provenance will be provided to go with the autographs and drumsticks. The Beatles autographs have been authenticated by Roger Epperson prior to this sale.
Auction: The Beatles Auction, 28th Sep, 2021
Our bi-annual Beatles Auction featuring a great collection of memorabilia & vinyl from the Fab Four.