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Vintage program from the royal world premiere of the Beatles' second feature film, Help!, held at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus on July 29, 1965, 8 x 10.5, signed and inscribed on the back cover in red ballpoint, “To John (Cuz) and Linda (on the other one) Paul (McCartney),” “To John, Best wishes, Ringo Starr,” and “John Lennon,” and in felt tip, “George Harrison.” The back cover is also signed by McCartney’s girlfriend, Jane Asher, Harrison’s girlfriend, Pattie Boyd, and actor Victor Spinetti, who starred in Help! as the mad scientist Foot; Spinetti draws a self-portrait sketch above. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and creasing, a few small stains, and general handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.
Inspired by the Goon Show and the Marx Brothers classic Duck Soup, Help! saw the Fab Four tackling comedy with a James Bond twist, fending off an evil cult from seizing a sacrificial ring attached to Ringo's hand. The enormous premiere was attended by Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and the Earl of Snowdon, and despite not earning as many rave reviews as A Hard Day's Night, the film has since been credited for influencing the development of music videos. A truly rare, multi-signed piece of Beatles history, as only a handful of fully signed Help! programs have turned up in the 60 years since this event took place.
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