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Recreating Paul McCartney's Lost Solo Scene From A Hard Day's Night
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We continue our 60th anniversary celebrations of 'A Hard Day's Night' with me personal story about meeting one of the film's best loved stars and, with the help of the original script and marvels of AI, we re-create Paul McCartney's lost solo scene from the film.
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@Rigel7WasAlreadyUsed Ай бұрын
I'm not saying this scene is long, but I am saying George left for India in the middle of it and still caught the end.
@HeatherMarieDriscoll Ай бұрын
@@Rigel7WasAlreadyUsed 😂
@beatler11 Ай бұрын
George went to India after the movie Help. He discovered the sitar in the restaurant scene of the movie.
@magneto7930 Ай бұрын
I'm not saying it's long, but Keith Richards was only 80 years old at the beginning of it.
@thomastimlin1724 Ай бұрын
😂
@Antifearn Ай бұрын
I always considered Paul’s bit in the opening where he’s sitting with his grandfather in disguise to be his solo scene. That cut scene felt like an eternity and made my brain melt.
@andresf1984 Ай бұрын
Being able to meet Victor and watching AHDN at Abbey Road!?!? That alone is the story of a lifetime, lucky you!
@johnnytheg Ай бұрын
It's no wonder the scene was cut. As a professional film editor I would have recommended to the director that the scene be cut too. It seemed that the scene was meant to bring about a bit of the Liverpudlian accent and humor, but as we all know, Paul wasn't the greatest of actors. He's a musical genius, but he's no thespian. Love that you got to hang with Victor Spinetti. What an amazing experience and story.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Agreed, John. I wonder if it had been left in, would it have helped or hindered Ms Blair's career?
@johnnytheg Ай бұрын
@@Parlogram Hmm, that's a good question.
@paulcarpenter999 Ай бұрын
Even if Paul gave a stellar performance, the film is much better without the scene, it seems like a dud.
@timothyweers8054 Ай бұрын
I don't like the reason why they said it isn't proper for a Beatle to be left alone with a girl. John was basically left alone with a girl with his monolog scene as they were coming off stage where she stated your him, then look like him, then you don't look like him at all. Crazy excuses. I can see that it wasn't played out well to scrap it.
@Yousseph Ай бұрын
I did like the references to the group and how fulfilling it was to be a part of it, that would have been a pretty cool inclusion as a thought on its own without attaching a serious or reflecting tone to it.
@EdWilson-zj7uf Ай бұрын
What's odd about this dialogue is how serious a lot of it sounds. This was a light-hearted , low budget movie about the adventures of a pop group, wasn't it?
@rosemarybarron4256 Ай бұрын
Yes. Maybe they would have tried to play it as lighthearted banter, but the dialogue doesn’t come across like that.
@LHChristopher Ай бұрын
I too was able to meet and talk with Victor at BEATLEFEST in Los Angeles CA. He was very kind and loved talking to everyone. Plus he does a great impersonation of John Lennon. Very good episode this week.... Thank you for sharing everything with all of us. Stay Gold!
@Paul_Wetor Ай бұрын
1) I read a book a while back written by an American Beatles fan. She was the one who formed the Victor Spinetti Fan Club. She met him several times and she's the one who received the fuzzy sweater as a gift. 2) I just finished watching the 1964 Miss Marple movie _Murder Most Foul_ . A young actress with straight hair caught my attention. Turns out she played the secretary in the George Harrison scene in _A Hard Day's Night_ .
@beatler11 Ай бұрын
Miss Marple was so damn HOT!
@TrickyRic58 Ай бұрын
The young actress in both HDN and Murder Most Foul was Alison Seebohm.
@jacquescousteau217 21 күн бұрын
@@beatler11Miss Marple is HOT ? I think you’re confusing the Agatha Christie books character with the blonde secretary in a HDN …
@westfield90 Ай бұрын
It sends chills down my spine to have been lucky to have been a part of that movie, to actually have seen the young amazing Beatles in real life and been part of their circle even for a short few months of filming.
@Uetti Ай бұрын
Great to know!! What was your role/task in the movie?
@magneto7930 Ай бұрын
@westfield90 What did you do, exactly?
@BugRib Ай бұрын
Big, if true! Tell us more!
@terryf5131 Ай бұрын
Let's here more!!!!!😀
@mwmeier7677 Ай бұрын
Fine work, Andrew! That five-year rule was terribly short-sighted. History...lost forever!
@sonobii Ай бұрын
Yeah, thank god they cut it out. There really isn't anything of note in this entire conversation, no humour, wit or anything really. It just rambles and overstays its welcome making you lose interest and get bored midway through it, whereas there isn't a single moment in the released film like that. A Hard Day's Night is a near perfect film with how unrelentingly witty, fast paced and tight it is. Not a single wasted moment in it.
@keensoundguy6637 Ай бұрын
"fast paced" -- are you referring to Ringo's drunken walk scene?
@nicknikipediacaulkin5943 Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your story of buying Victor Spinetti's script, Andrew! It was very gracious of you not to go ahead with the sale and return the script to Victor, who comes across as a very kind and generous man. I think that Paul's scene, if it had been included, would have really slowed down the pace of the film and seemed too long in my opinion. John and George's solo scenes were very humorous.
@denniswood1437 Ай бұрын
Through the recreation of the Paul's scene, you can kind of imagine how the actual scene would have gone. It had some really charming bits. This wonderful recreation makes you wish that footage of celluloid still existed.
@KebabMusicLtd Ай бұрын
I have to believe they were just trying to spare Paul's blushes when they told him the scene had been dropped due to the lack of pace. There is quite a lot of dialogue and I cannot imagine Paul's performance sounded convincing against that of the professional Isla Blair.
@rossdanielsman Ай бұрын
Great hearing about your time with Victor. I met Victor Spinetti at the Sydney Opera House in 1990. He was doing his one person show ‘A Very Private Diary’ (amazing performance). We chatted afterwards for quite some time. He was very friendly, candid and regaled my partner and I with many a Beatle story. A great night!
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story. Never heard a bad word said about him.
@maynotlast1 Ай бұрын
When I was in film school back in the late 1900’s (1984) one of our assignments was to direct and then edit a scene from a movie using theater dept. students. THIS is the scene I did! I still have the original VHS copy someplace. I was also always fascinated by the scene and why it got cut. I figured it was because Paul sort of already had enough plot with his Grandfather. I found the scene in that old “A Hard Day’s Night” script paperback with the red cover.
@marguskiis7711 Ай бұрын
Wow. Great
@marguskiis7711 Ай бұрын
Load your scene into youtube plz
@gahree Ай бұрын
Wow, the AI performance is pretty impressive! The way it can interpret context and adjust tone and cadence to match is remarkable. Thanks for creating!
@GuyGadbois-e4e Ай бұрын
Scene cut for all the reasons mentioned, but too bad it was destroyed. It would be great bonus for updated BluRay release. Awesome that you spent time with Victor Spinetti.
@Jay-nq2jl Ай бұрын
Great video…I can see why this scene was cut…one correction…Paul was actually not a bad actor…the train scene with his grandfather is priceless…all seemed quite comfortable in front of the camera
@danswan1047 Ай бұрын
You’ve certainly had a rather charmed Beatles life Andrew. Thanks for sharing your experience with Victoria and the cut scene with Paul. Your knowledge and expertise is greatly appreciated.
@nickfield1569 Ай бұрын
Poor Paul, nobody could've made this scene work. I guess the screenwriter was going for a scene where he could flirt, but it's nowhere near funny enough
@EdKazO-Vision Ай бұрын
Fantastic story of your Spinetti encounter! I had the honor of meeting him at a very early Beatlefest in the USA. He signed something for me (this was before they started charging a fee) and was very warm and friendly. “Nice to meet you Ed” whilst shaking my hand. Spinetti seemed like a genuine person and your story more than underscores that! Cheers! Ed
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
That's nice to hear, Ed.
@markboyd9275 Ай бұрын
Victor was an amazing talent. Great stories this episode. Thanks.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@slowpawstevet3676 Ай бұрын
amazing story! i remember Victor as the Army Sergeant in Magical Mystery Tour, great report as usual Andrew, well done (-:
@IndigoDavei Ай бұрын
I can see why the scene was cut, but what a shame for Isla Blair not to have had this interaction with Paul in the final film (though she has had LOADS of credits over the years). I can't help speculating that parts of this scene could have been saved if they were intercut in an amusing way with another scene... but that wasn't the way A Hard's Days Night worked. Anyway, that was another very informative video, and how amazing to have those personal memories of Victor Spinetti!
@rdfab3 Ай бұрын
Another great video! Hard to believe such a poorly written scene came from that great script…I mean wow, that was wood
@magneto7930 Ай бұрын
That was one hell of a script! No wonder it took two days of filming. I'm wondering if the entire dialogue was used for the film, or if they edited it down a bit prior to filming. Either way, I can understand them not using it. It was a bit too detached from the rest of the film. I greatly appreciate you recreating the scene to give us this insight. As always, great upload!
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@eddiewilbury1666 Ай бұрын
Hello. I also think the scene is a little lethargic. But it is a pity that the material was lost. It could well have been in a collection of deleted scenes as extra content for a Blue Ray, precisely for an anniversary. It was an excellent video Mr. Andrew, as always I really enjoyed it. Greetings from Mexico.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@grahampaulkendrick7845 Ай бұрын
Great video, Andrew. I actually acted (very briefly) with Victor Spinetti in one of his one man shows a few years before he died. He signed his book for me too. I saw 'Hard Day's Night' on release. My Mum took us with several of our friends, bless her. I bought that magazine that features in your film in '64 too. I wrote an essay on the film at the Open Univrtsity. I was aware of the scene as it has been published. It's nice to have it read.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
I'm sure it was a great show! Thanks for sharing your memories.
@grahampaulkendrick7845 Ай бұрын
@@Parlogram It was. Victor is greatly missed.
@tomtierney7787 Ай бұрын
Another winner, Andrew. I'd love to see you investigate why some of the songs in the movie run so slow, and why it can't seem to be fixed.
@NLKINK Ай бұрын
Thanks for going through the trouble recreating Paul's solo scene but I lost interest about halfway through it. But I love the story about you meeting Victor Spinetti.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@user-sq4jz9up6g Ай бұрын
Victor was great in Hard Days Night and Help! Glad you got to meet him He sounds like a nice man
@Bob12369 Ай бұрын
Given the dialogue, no wonder the scene was cut.
@seamussmith7310 Ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, 😂 glad that was cut, bit cringy. Would like to have met Victor seems like a decent guy. I ded meet and had a good chat with Norman Rossington back in the mid 90s. Lovely man and generous with his time.
@dogratco Ай бұрын
Norm's best buddy was Albert Finney. They're both in the excellent film, "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning".
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Norman always seemed like a nice chap.
@adrianmorris2628 Ай бұрын
Brilliant again Andrew! I personally thought George's scene in the film was the best bit! I suppose the script writers thought they could play on John's cynicism, Paul's intelligence and Ringo's humorous character, but were at a loss as to what 'stereotype' to put on George. This left him to be himself and be more natural in the film. No wonder he formed Handmade Films years later. Fascinating video you made.
@terrythekittieful Ай бұрын
Agreed. George was very good in AHDN. Better than Ringo even. He had what seemed to us outsiders as a genuine Liverpudlian manner and sense of humor.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@jamessexton9573 Ай бұрын
What an unexpected treat (although it's absolutely no surprise that the scene was cut)! Thanks!
@bpabustan Ай бұрын
Such a bummer that the footage no longer exists.
@billleary5779 Ай бұрын
Very cool story about meeting Victor Spinetti. Very nice idea to recreate the lost McCartney scene. I always wondered why Paul never had a solo spot like the others but this makes it very apparent. Thanks very much for sharing this Andrew!
@vivi1649 Ай бұрын
I'm currently 34, and I'm pretty sure my parents took me to a screening of A Hard Day's Night in an actual cinema at some point during the late 90s or very early 2000s. Though I wish I remembered the experience better, I'm glad I had it at all. I was always more a fan of Help! as a film.
@amb2745 Ай бұрын
I came across a soft cover book of the Hard Day's Night script in my local library in the U.S. It was from 1977 and published by HudsonFineBooks. The book consists of the script to the movie along with stills from the movie that follow the script. I remember at lunch time in high school me and a few people would get together and read the parts from the movie. It took a couple of days to go through the book, because our lunch was only an hour, and half of that was eating.
@paulcassidy953 Ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, thanks for the video and for jogging my memory, on the evening of April 2nd 2005, I attended a screening of A Hard Day’s Night at Abbey Road Studio 1. Victor Spinnetti was a guest speaker as was Neil Innes. Victor sat in front of me and on leaving he forgot his overcoat. I found myself calling his name and running after him. He was so grateful and proceeded to tell me stories of going round to John Lennon’s house at Kenwood (he said John was his favourite). A lovely kind man. Best wishes, Paul.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Great story! I'm glad you got to interact with Victor.
@LaudCranium Ай бұрын
a fab, gear, fave rave, top of the poppermost story. jaw dropping you spent time with Victor Spinetti. such a lovely story and sad he's gone. people like that are unique. it's a big loss that Pauls scene has been lost. just for the irreplaceable historical document, not for the dire log. hehe
@mckennalynn1916 Ай бұрын
Still need to watch 'A Hard Days Night' myself. I actually thought this scene was interesting especially when she asked him about himself and the band and if they are happy. And I like what Paul said about sharing your gift rather then keeping it to yourself. If they polished the scene up a little bit I think I could have been a really great part of the movie. Also that's a really an amazing story on how you met Victor! It was very kind of you to give it back and for him inviting you out.
@andynator501 Ай бұрын
This very personal story is my favorite thing to have watched on the channel so far. Thank you Andrew!!
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mattkilleen7174 Ай бұрын
You outdid yourself with this one. 👍🏻
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@J_alex_day Ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, an inspiring video! I have enjoyed the A Hard Day's Night celebrations!!!! 🎉 I saw John's hand writen lyrics a few years ago in the British Library, which you mentioned in the last video. Very exciting!!! Cheers 😊
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@michaelhasenstein721 Ай бұрын
Always nice to find out about things I never knew existed. Beatles info seems infinite. Thank You!
@sophiehanssel2017 Ай бұрын
Years ago in high school I made a comic recreating this piece of lost media and sent it to my teacher who unfortunately wasn't nice to me at all but that's lost too.
@FavoriteMovieDate Ай бұрын
There’s something so soothing about your voice! I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for your hard work. I never thought about Paul needing a solo as he had the plot with his grandfather.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@bquinn4533 Ай бұрын
What a wonderful story. What a great thrill to meet the man himself. He also starred in ‘how I won the war’. I think. You were very lucky. Well done.
@farmercraig6080 Ай бұрын
I finally got around to watching that film.. yeah it’s terrible lol
@DavidFernandoDAF Ай бұрын
Amazing story about you and the wonderful Victor Spinetti!! Great episode Andrew, one of your best, such exclusive and fresh content, thank you
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thnak you, David. Glad you enjoyed it.
@MrKaywyn Ай бұрын
A wonderful video. I'm not sad that Paul's scene was left out of the final cut, since, it is far too wordy.
@markbarret6836 Ай бұрын
I like George's "the lads and I turn down the volume and say rude things to her"
@jesserussell7242 Ай бұрын
A hard days night is still one of the greatest films ever and I’m glad Richard Lester decided to cut scenes that would’ve slow down the film to keep it more entertaining very humorousq
@HartponderJr Ай бұрын
What a wonderful treat to hear. Bravo!
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@brianhansen106 Ай бұрын
Great story about Victor. How wonderful it must have been to strike up a friendship with him. As far as the cut scene, just based on the dialogue, I think it was a prudent move to withdraw that scene from the film.
@netmusicdotcom Ай бұрын
A clever idea for a video. Nice to hear the dialog - will be even better when we can hear a good Paul AI (and a Liverpudlian accent) doing this in the future.
@ALEXBEATLE9 Ай бұрын
Yeah! Thanks!
@Yousseph Ай бұрын
Freaking fascinating Andrew, truly superb effort and outstanding results. I didn't know about the Paul solo scene and never wondered about it either, granted I only saw the movie for the first time a few month ago. The scene comes alive with the accompanying photos and spirited voice acting, I could almost imagine it clearly playing. Thank you so much for this sir, I'll be replaying this video dozens of times I'm sure.
@andrewbennet9094 Ай бұрын
I found it quite charming. I saw the movie when it was first released. Much of it couldn’t be heard over the girls screams! That scene with Paul may have not been up to scratch but it reflected the daft dry humour of the film and I found myself drawn into the scene as I listened! Nice bit of nostalgia. Thank you
@EricSchultz-zs8hz Ай бұрын
That was a pretty good recreation. The voices were just about right, and I was glad to have heard it.
@1beatlemann Ай бұрын
Oh my goodness, no wonder that scene was cut. It’s really bad.
@BugRib Ай бұрын
Wow, amazing story, man! Love your channel! Keep 'em coming!
@beatler11 Ай бұрын
In 2007 I got to meet Victor at the Mirage HOtel at the Beatlefest. Got my photo with him. We , a group of us,all met for cocktails later that night. Such an honor to meet someone who was close friend to them. He had some very funny Heather Mills crap..... BTW, I watch your videos almost daily. They are well done and enjoyable.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Victor was full of funny stories!
@JDSundeavors 5 күн бұрын
What a thrill to discover this rarity, but I'm happy they left it out of the movie. I agree with Lester about its pace, and I don't think Paul exhibited the natural abilities that this scene would require. One of the best parts about A Hard Day's Night is how the exaggerated dialogue in the solo scenes helped to personify the authentic personalities of The Beatles, primarily with John's quick and acerbic yet childlike wit and George's unsentimental perusal. I love this film so much.
@josephblue4135 Ай бұрын
I think it's the writing of the scene that's at fault.
@paulbadoo9326 Ай бұрын
You never cease to amaze. 👍
@paulyoung9279 Ай бұрын
Somehow you've managed to make this episode both Fab AND Gear, seemingly without breaking a sweat. I am in awe: thank you!!😁
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@PeteGrierson-b8e Ай бұрын
I used to have the novel of "A Hard Day's Night" which had this scene in it. I remember reading a review of some sort which said that this scene had been cut, in part, due to "Paul's hammy and self-conscious acting!"
@SteveOSpielberg Ай бұрын
I started watching their movies during lockdown but I got the blu rays. I will be re-watching this during the week. Thank you for sharing an excellent Beatles story.
@MartysPopParty Ай бұрын
Nice job Andrew ! It would have been nice if the scene was preserved for posterity and included as a bonus scene in a Blu Ray remaster but alas there was no crystal ball into the future of remasters, etc and they didn’t deem it worth saving. Such is life.
@paulreckamp7502 Ай бұрын
It is easy to understand why it was cut out of the movie. It is dull and bland. A total sleeper. But thank you for sharing Paul's unknown solo movie performance.
@gbrading Ай бұрын
The scene definitely would have ruined the pacing so I can understand why they left it out.
@jacquescousteau217 21 күн бұрын
Andrew . I spent an afternoon,and dinner with Walter Shenson when they had the rerelease of a Hard Days Night in San Francisco in 1999 - I can’t believe that was 25 yrs ago. That shook me, I had to look up the date - I’ve got some photos I took of him in the Castro Theatre , and took the film - B&W to an hour photoshop in the same block. I learned much about his feelings about each Beatle as an actor. If I knew how to reach you privately I would tell you what he said with discretion a must . He signed every pix in an entire roll of film, as well as my first edition “ I ME MINE “ leather cover in slipcase signed by George . If I can figure out how to write you where it would not go public,I will.
@Parlogram 21 күн бұрын
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@MarcOrtizdeCandia-qi8yb Ай бұрын
There was “A Hard Day’s Night” Special Edition DVD released circa 2002 in the USA with the missing McCartney Scene in the Extras Disc.
@errolfouquet7381 Ай бұрын
What a charmed life you're living, Andrew! How totally cool to hang out with Victor Spinetti! Amazing!!!
@deepredson Ай бұрын
Fab!! Loved hearing this (acting was really Fab Gear too.. well a BIT grotty). Barty
@wms6101 Ай бұрын
Something I would also like to point out regarding the deleted Sam Ahab scene in Help!. Frankie Howerd, who played Sam, would go on to play the antagonist Mr. Mustard (named after the Abbey Road song) in the 1978 musical jukebox film Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, which featured Peter Frampton and The Bee Gees as the protagonists. Two Beatles associates were involved in the film: George Martin, credited as the film's musical director, and Billy Preston, who played Sgt. Pepper. Sgt. Pepper is Howerd's last film in his acting career before his passing 14 years later in 1992.
@michaelf9693 Ай бұрын
What a great story about Victor! Though sad about his later years. He always struck me as a kind soul. I can see why that scene was cut. Between the length of it and what probably was a wooden performance from Paul it’s hard to imagine it in the movie. But then again if we had just read the script of the finished movie before having seen it numerous times we might think the same of other scenes. Still it would have been nice to have a shorter scene of some sort with Paul without a lot of dialog. Thanks for another great video.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@larrywarren3484 Ай бұрын
As always Andrew you never disappoint great episode. I’ve met Victor a few times a great person 😊
@videoplusdvd Ай бұрын
I’m not surprised it was cut. As written, it seems to bring the film to a dead stop, and the Liverpudlian(?) dialog would have been way over the heads of an international audience.
@allisons3663 Ай бұрын
I never thought about the fact that there was no Paul solo scene. Sometimes you can be oblivious to the obvious.
@captainape6807 Ай бұрын
That was so much fun. Thanks. However, I can see why the scene was left out. A Hard Day's Night, is a well paced movie and just the right amount of running time. That scene was unnecessary but maybe I'd feel that way if it had been included and another scene removed. Then maybe that scene would now seem superfluous and justifiably left out.
@scottandrewbrass1931 Ай бұрын
He should have kept that scene and re-used it in Give My Regards To Broadstreet. It's just as good as any scene in that film😁
@MrRETEROROB Ай бұрын
I think Richard Lester was full of it ! the dialog was funny and I chuckled quite a bit. it could have still been used if that scene was shortened a little. thanks for sharing this and I'm looking forward to the Help ! video. I liked Wendy Richard in Are You Being Served.
@jasonmackay7499 Ай бұрын
Thanks as always Andrew, for your excellent videos! I really look forward to them each week. The 'A Hard Day's Night' celebrations were great! It was fascinating hearing of your amazing meeting with Victor Spinetti, and I really enjoyed Paul's deleted scene. Even the Ai voices weren't too bad to be honest! It's a shame the scene wasn't left in, but I wonder if it was a little bit too long? I also wonder what Paul thought about it, considering he was the only Beatle without one! I'm really looking forward to the 'Help!' one's too. Keep up the great videos Andrew! 👍 All the best, Jase 😁
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Cheers Jase! Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
@TrickyRic58 Ай бұрын
A few months after A Hard Day's Night was released, I bought a copy of the paperback book which was part of the promo for the movie. It cost an acceptable 2 shillings and sixpence and the writing credit went to John Burke, "based on the original screenplay by Alun Owen." Burke wrote dozens of books (I don't exaggerate - I have 26) in the '60s that were mostly based on film and TV scripts as well as some excellent horror and thriller originals. Burke's "novel" runs for 114 pages of text with 8 pages of photos. The Paul-Isla Blair scene deleted from the film appears in the book across pages 89 to 95 and is very close to the script that Andrew has used for his excellent programme. I've always thought that the scene could have worked if rewritten to remove some of Owen's (I presume) parables and diversions such as the treacle toffee story and not have to rely on Paul to carry it. So it is obvious to see why it was cut. Isla Blair may only have been 19 at the time of shooting, but she would have completely dominated the scene and left Paul demonstrating his lack of acting ability. However, it would have been fascinating to see what they did actually film over those two days in April '64. Sadly, we shall never have that privilege.
@tomedwards9221 Ай бұрын
I Loved Your Take On Paul’s Lost Scene.. it’s Such A Shame Its Lost.
@CowmanUK Ай бұрын
I bet Paul sighed with relief when he found out the scene had been destroyed five years after it had been filmed!
@graemeking7336 Ай бұрын
This is the BBC,- the Best Beatles Channel on KZfaq. No contest
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@BGC75 Ай бұрын
It’s rather nice to finally have this recreation of that scene, and to know where it would have fit within the context of the film. But yeah, not only have Paul’s acting skills always been questionable, the scene seems to me to be quite a bit longer than the others’ solo bits and it completely would’ve halted the momentum of the film. As an aside, I always find it rather amusing when you have someone at the level of Paul’s rare brilliance actually not being fantastic at something, in his case, acting. For decades now I’ve seen him in a variety of contexts in skits whether on Saturday Night Live or appearing with Jimmy Fallon and there’s something in his character where he feels he needs to “ham” everything up and it’s just too much. I’m sure you’re well familiar, but if you look up this fellow Stevie Riks on KZfaq, especially the clip where he has Paul making a cup of tea, it’s hysterically funny. “Doooooooooooo!!!” 😂
@Kieop Ай бұрын
The irony is that he should be good at skits, since he's known to be good at voices and impressions -- you do catch a glimpse of this talent when he's flirting with Pattie in AHDN and when he's reading the newspaper in Get Back. But it seems that as soon as you turn a camera on him, he just becomes so self-conscious and starts to ham it up.
@fbt25 Ай бұрын
I never knew you knew "Sergeant". You're so lucky!
@AndrewMacLeod-qz7vh Ай бұрын
What a great story Andrew. Victor Spinetti sounds lovely. Wendy Richards and Frankie Howerd? Teaching the scousers to talk proper, I imagine.Sounds like a lost masterpiece - I look forward to hearing about it.
@markearnestfromreno613 Ай бұрын
Another fun one, Andrew! I admit not knowing much about Victor Spinetti but he sounds like a really interesting man. And yeah, the Paul scene … like George’s solo one, it takes too long to get rolling and I could see how Paul might not get the right tone. Unlike John’s amazing solo scene, my favorite non-musical moment in AHDN.
@Kevin-rz1jd Ай бұрын
I agree with Richard Lester on this one the scene being dropped from the film ringo and George had solo parts which balanced the film perfectly as john said writing im happy just to dance with you for George to sing in the film so George could have a piece of the action
@nikwood-jones1825 Ай бұрын
Really good as always. What a great story about the script & Victor Spinetti. He was such a lovely fella. I remember having a drink & a long chat with him at the very first Beatles convention I went to in Sheffield in 1980! On a different subject, I was watching your also great video, ‘Why the Beatles hated Yellow Submarine’ & thought a good follow up would be on the actors who voiced the Beatles & the Blue meanies. I remember the story about the guy who voiced George was never credited because he was a British army deserter who was caught & arrested! Or did I miss that story being covered by you or someone else on KZfaq?
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
There are so many videos I could make on the Yellow Submarine film, so stay tuned!
@williammcandrews4522 Ай бұрын
Can’t believe Paul and Ringo are in their 80’s Man I’m old!!
@BeatlemaccaAR Ай бұрын
What a wonderful video Andrew 😊😊😊 it pains me now more than ever before knowing we wil never be able to see it. I was aware of it and knew about some of the scene details but I didn't know it had been destroyed 😢 I thought it'd be hidden away in some dusty file room or somewhere in MPL's vaults 😂 As a late (quite late) theatre actress, I understand more the complexities of having to go through lenghty and complex lines without proper acting training for Paul, even though he was bssically playing himself! Thank you again for the video, the Victor adorable anecdotes and the reenactment of the script! Marvelous, but then your material always is! 👏👏🤗
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thank you, Sir. 😊
@yei-jopbities6100 Ай бұрын
Andrew te felicito, es un gran video sobre la escena perdida de Paul.
@PaulLea Ай бұрын
Great stuff, FAB even !. Thanks for this one🤩👌.
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@blackvinylgrooves Ай бұрын
Thank you for this enlightening video Andrew. Is the first time this cut dialog was read publicly? I am surprised that so many photographs from that scene still exist. Given the audience you have developed, that includes people in The Beatles organization, and at Abbey Roað, I wouldn't be surprised if someone had a grainy B&W copy of this scene on film or video stashed away, and might send you a copy.
@kevin6667 Ай бұрын
Loads of fun!! The American film critic Roger Ebert would have loved this! A Hard Day’s Night was one of his absolute faves and I got to talk with him about fairly often. We’d throw out a line of dialogue and see how far we could go. It was hilarious. He’d probably dig the whole AI thing as near the end of his life, that’s basically how he communicated. Oops! Talk about sliding way off topic! How awesome is it that something we’ve loved so dearly and watched and rewatched so attentively for 60 years and we can still be learning more about it! Definitely agree with this scene not being in the film but it would have been great to have a solo paul scene in the film. Maybe that would have saved us from Broad Street??? 😄 Love your channel for the content and your enthusiasm. Outstanding work!
@Parlogram Ай бұрын
Thank you, Sir!