Long-lost 8mm footage of the Beatles performing in Canada at the height of their fame is expected to sell for £10,000 at auction

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Long-lost 8mm footage of the Beatles performing in Canada at the height of their fame is expected to sell for £10,000 at auction
° The 8mm film is from the band's performance in Montreal, Canada in 1964
° It was filmed by the father of one of The Four Frenchmen, who were supporting
° Film also shows part of their performance and a press conference after the show
° 10-minute clip reveals heavy police presence after death threats were made
By RACHAEL BURFORD FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 8 February 2017

Long-lost footage of the Beatles performing on their first north American tour is expected to sell for more than £10,000 at auction.
The 8mm film is from the band's performance in Montreal, Canada in September 1964 - when the group were at the height of their fame.
It also contains rare colour footage of the Fab Four backstage.




The previously unseen colour footage shows the band performing in Montreal, Canada in September 1964


The film, shot by a father of one of the support bands, shows the Beatles performing and also a press conference after the show

Shot by the father of one of The Four Frenchmen, who were supporting the Beatles, the film shows part of their performance and a press conference after the show.
The 10-minute recording also reveals a heavy police presence at the gig after death threats had been made towards drummer Ringo Starr.
It was discovered by the cameraman's grandson, Ron Notarangelo, after his grandfather recently passed away.
The sale of the film is part of Omega Auctions' annual Beatles auction and is being held in Warrington on March 18.
Auctioneer Paul Fairweather said: 'This is an incredible find of great historical importance as there is no known footage from this performance, together with the fact that it is so clear and in colour, which is rare for the early 60s.'


The 10-minute recording also reveals a heavy police presence (pictured) after death threats had been made towards drummer Ringo Starr

 
The 8mm film was discovered by the cameraman's grandson after his grandfather recently passed away. The band members, including Paul McCartney (left) and John Lennon (right) can be seen in remarkable colour quality


The sale of the colour cine footage is part of Omega Auctions' annual Beatles auction and is being held in Warrington on March 18