Help! (United Artists) (1965)

Still H-10 Mat 2A The Beatles pose as members of a village band in the Austrian Alps. “Help!,” their second movie, will be shown shortly at the ens eee ate Theatre. The United Artists release is in Eastmancolor. Beatles Ist, The Knack, ‘Help!’ All Richard Lester Hit Films Richard Lester, an American from Philadelphia, is one of the most important young directors of today’s cinema. His latest picture is the Beatles’ second movie, “Help !’’—opening in Eastman color Aye at the ..... Theatre, through United Artists. While “Help” was being filmed, “The Knack ...and how to get it,” which he also directed, was shown at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the Best Picture Award. Prior to that, Lester directed the sensationally successful first Beatles picture, “A Hard Day’s Night,” also for UA. This was preceded by the hilarious “The Mouse on the Moon.” Among Lester’s other credits is the wayout Peter Sellers short, “The Running Jumping, Standing Still Film,” which was nominated for an Academy Award and also won a first prize at the San Francisco Film Festival. Lester also directed and produced British television’s “Goon Shows,” immensely popular for their sophisticated screw-ballery. Lester went to the University of Pennsylvania at 15 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in clinical psychology. While in college he wrote popular music and during his last year formed a vocal group which appeared in Philadelphia’s WCAU-TV. He stayed on as a stagehand and worked his way up to floor manager, assistant director and finally director. After a year of wandering about the world, Lester ended up in London as a TV director. He has directed a wide range of television fare, including many comedies . . . and also continues to compose music. With his wife Dierdre, and their young son, Dick has temporarily settled near London—within the sound of Big Ben and The Beatles! Tiger Doesn't Dig The Beatles’ Beat There is a tense Bengal tiger in the new Beatles’ movie, “Help!,” at the Thea tre, through United Artists release. Opening, ~......at-thes., 2.5 The beast is Sheba, a boisterous two-year-old, who appears on screen when Ringo finds himself trapped in a wine cellar—along with a tiger. This bizarre episode is one of the many in “Help-’—the Beatles’ first film in color. Tigers are notoriously difficult to tame, so it was impossible to get a reliably mannered animal for “Help!” and Sheba, (even her owners admit her behavior is unpredictable) was at the most energetic phase of her life when brought to the set in a specially constructed cage. Only essential personnel were allowed on stage and the keeper had a safari gun ready .. . just in case Sheba rebelled against the unfamiliar surroundings — lights, odors and people. Luckless Ringo had to stand within three feet of the tiger and when director Dick Lester quietly said, “Action!” Ringo spoke his lines while Sheba paced restlessly up and down the cellar set. When the other Beatles appeared to sing one of their numbers, the tiger— still roaming free on the set—didn’t seem pleased. But John, Paul and George had joined Ringo well out of harm’s way on a high ledge. The cameras continued to record the scene with Sheba still in it, until it was finally over and Sheba’s trainer lured the animal into her cage with a piece of raw meat attached to the end of a stick. Did The Beatles consider this a criticism of their performances? “Frankly,” said Ringo, “we were hoping she was not a fan. Our fans usually jump us!” Awards, Awards! Director Richard Lester, responsible for both the first and second Beatles features, also directed “The Knack and how to get it,” which won the Cannes Film Festival Golden Palm Award as Best Picture. His “A Hard Day’s Night,” which won two Academy Award nominations, was The Beatles’ first feature and bore the same fey brand of humor evident in “The Knack.” For “Help!” — The Beatles second feature, and their first in color, Lester again guided his cast into the realm of whimsy and way out into what some insist is insanity! Off-Beatle During production of “Help!” opening ..... atothegeras ete Theatre, through United Artists release, Paul McCartney regaled the film unit at London’s Twickenham Studios with selections from Bach on an oversized organ which was used in the picture—The Beatles’ second and their first in color. Paul is a most versatile musician: he frequently plays flamenco on his guitar between takes and is almost as good a drummer as the celebrated Ringo. Still H-3 Mat 1C Paul McCartney PAGE 1 2 Walter Shenson Follows Up With Second Beatles Film Walter Shenson has brought off one of the biggest doubles in show business—The Beatles’ first feature, “A Hard Day’s Night,” and their second film, this one in color, “Help!” open PCM: Ss igs ue Pe ain ooo ares releases. Shenson, a London-based independent producer, was rated the perfect man for the job by others in the industry who noted that as a Hollywood trained American operating abroad he knew the U. S. and international film markets intimately. Equally important, Shenson is expert at dealing with subjects requiring a deft, daft touch. The first point was important because mop-topped Ringo, Paul, John and George are no longer solely British stars. They’re a smash hit internationally and the man who makes a Beatles picture must be able to score with international audiences. On the second point, The Beatles are the essence of fun and youth’s joy in living. Shenson’s light touch was invaluable insurance that their fresh charm would shine through on the screen. Before that first Beatles project, Shenson made “The Mouse on the Moon,” a rib-tickling comedy-satire on the space race, starring Margaret Rutherford and TerryThomas. The director was another talented London-based American, Dick Lester, who also is director of both Beatles projects. TerryThomas, too, worked under the Shenson banner in “A Matter of Who,” the producer’s second film. This picture served as the comedian’s first major introduction to American audiences. Shenson kicked off his producing career with “The Mouse That Roared,” introducing Peter Sellers to audiences in America. A native of San Francisco and a veteran of combat service in World War II, Shenson came to London after working in Hollywood as a leading motion picture publicist on top productions. Theatre. Both are United Artists Spinetti Repeats Victor Spinetti, who has a leading role in the second Beatles film, “Help !”—opening in Eastman color ...at the...Theatre through United Artists, is one of the most versatile personalities of the New York and London stage. This he amply demonstrated last year in the Broadway production of “Oh What A Lovely War,” in which he _ previously starred in England. Spinetti also lent his considerable talents to “A Hard Day’s Night.” He made his London debut in “Expresso Bongo” and_ subsequently won high honors in “Candidate.” In 1959 he joined the Theatre Workshop and played in “Make Me An Offer.” New York theatre-goers first saw Spinetti in “The Hostage,”’ followed by “Oh What A Lovely War.” Stull H-33 John Lennon Mat 1A Kinnear Was With ‘Week That Was’ Roy Kinnear, co-starring with The Beatles in “Help!’”—opening eee at the .... Theatre, through United Artists release, was an original cast member of one of the most successful—and_ controversial — reviews in the history of British television, “That Was The Week That Was.” Born in 1934 in Wigan, England —Kinnear obtained his stage experience in repertory after leaving the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art... and was frequently seen on Scottish television. After several years in the heather, Kinnear went to London and joined Joan Littlewood’s renowned _ theatrical group where he had a great personal success in a variety of character and comedy parts. He made his West End stage debut in “Sparrows Can’t Sing” and later made the film. His latest stage appearance was in “A Thousand Clowns.” Again on television, Kinnear followed “That Was the Week That Was” with his own program, “A World of His Own.” Today, Kinnear is much sought-after for films as well. His recent screen credits include “The Hill” and “Help!” in which he plays the part of a Still H-46 “Help!”’. seer ee eee wne at the eee eee we owe Mat 2B Ringo is at the mercy of a mad scientist in The Beatles new film, The United Artists release in Eastmancolor will open Theatre, bungling scientist in pursuit of The Beatles. Author Again Beatle John Lennon has written his second book, “‘A Spaniard in The Works,” displaying what one reviewer calls “ the same strong Joycean quality he showed in his first book, ‘In His Own Write.’ ” Currently co starring with George, Paul and Ringo in “Help!” opening ... at the ... Thea Although everyone in the crew of “Help-’—The Beatles’ newest feature film, opening at the AS gate ve Theatre, took advantage of the Nassau location filming to swim and get sun-tanned, the four mop-tops remained pale to the end! Since the Bahama sequences were neither the first or last scenes in the completed film, audiences would be puzzled to watch the boys variously tan and untanned—without explanation—so The Beatles were required to stay out of the sun while all others except the principals frolicked in the blue waters of the famous resort area. Released through United Artists, “Help!” is in Eastmancolor, adding to the problem of changing complexions. tre, through United Artists, John is delighted that his newest book has generally been reviewed so well, Critics have likened his kind of nonsense to that of Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll, among others—noting that he writes much the way The Beatles sing (‘“‘although not so loud!”’) The talented Beatle rendered his own drawings to accompany the prose and _ poetry in “Spaniard,” which will help to give fans and foes alike a keener insight into the mind and heart of nature’s most marvelous phenomena — The Beatles! Even when they flew to the Austrian Alps for further location filming, The Beatles were still not allowed to stay out longer than their scenes required. Snow or sand —the sun was just as strng. Asked where they were going, when the film was completed, the famous quartet claimed it was seriously considering Nassau! “It’s no gag,” said John. “The Bahamas are beautiful, from what we've seen of them on screen—in our film! But, we didn’t get to see Beatle Talk John Lennon—he’s the writing Beatle—has been compared with Lewis Carroll. His new book is on the best-seller list. It’s called “A Spaniard in the Works.” * % Bo Betty Glasgow, the Beatles’ personal hairdresser, who shampooed and trimmed the famous locks during the filming of “Help!” says: ‘“‘They’re my favorite clients. They are always good humored and they never stop clowning. “I'd like to see guns and every Beatle George Harrison wants to make a western. us dressed as cowboys, rigged with all that gear and thing.” ste te ste Bd Bd Eo Asked if he ever goes to a hairdresser, Beatle John Lennon replied, ‘“‘No, they always come to us.” a 5 When Ringo had an appendectomy this year, the news made front pages around the world. So did his wedding to the former Maureen Cox. * *& In the new Beatles’ movie, “Help!,” Ringo plays a long scene in a wine cellar with a tiger. Her name is Sheba and she came from Bengal. tS % x Back in 1960 each of the Beatles had a take-home pay of about $15.00. Now they can’t count all their money. For a quartet of ex-poor boys, the Beatles are doing okay. They’re poor no more; they’ve been praised by the Queen mother; Queen Elizabeth’s awarded them the Order of the British Empire, and their new film, “Help!” had a Royal Premiere at the London Pavilion. No Sun For The Beatles While on ‘Help! Locations much of them while we were there —except at night, and even then there were so many people who knew we were there that it was downright dangerous to leave our hotel-” Real Longhair Fans Austria — Mozart’s birthplace and the old world center of musical culture—was rocked to its castletop rafters by The Beatles who filmed part of their new comedy with music there. Titled, “Help!” —the film, their first in color, (Eastmancolor) opens ..... at the Sa aieere Theatre, through United Artists release. Hundreds of Austrian young sters and adults greeted the famed moptops from Liverpool upon their arrival at the local airport and followed them into town. Crowds gathered on all four sides of the Oesterreicher Hof Hotel. An Old Problem! Although the two locations for The Beatles’ second feature film “Help!” were completely different in every way, because of The Beatles they had one characteristic in common—Crowds! Opening.... at the .... Theatre, through United Artists release, “Help!” is the moptop’s first feature in color. Flying first to Nassau, in the warmth of the Bahamas and then to Obertauern, in the chill of the Alps, the “Help” company brought with it hordes of Beatles’ fans. Added to the tourists present in both popular resort areas, they constituted a housing problem . . . and fans, sighteers and press personnel found themselves sleeping six to a room, when they could get accommodations. Others utilized billiard tables and many bedded down in chairs in the lounge. Still H-34 Mat 1B George Harrison