Help


The public image of The Beatles was of four clean living boys. People wanted to believe they were like their characters in Help. In the film they live in a single terraced house with four front doors.



This clip comes from the film Help! directed by Richard Lester. It is often called the first pop video

The Beatles became increasingly uncomfortable with their 'good boy' image. They also found it very difficult to live normal lives. Lennon later complained he 'was living a lie'. This included concealing his wife, Cynthia, from the public eye.

1967

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