Truth be told, I think that this documentary of the Beatles' first visit to America in February 1964, directed by Albert and David Maysles, is a much better film than A Hard Day's Night.  There isn't the contrived dialogue and scenes that there is in the film, and they seem to be more themselves, boyish in their enthusiasm and acting up for the camera.  Also, AHDN steals shamelessly from this documentary (the scene on the train, the horsing around, etc.).

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That Damned Radio

Let's start with a picture of the radio in question:


And here it is in action:
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As they drive into New York, Paul listens to the radio.		"Tomorrow night at seven the Beatles read their own poetry..."  "Oh?  Oh really?  I don't understand this!  We ain't written no poetry!"

"In fact, ladies and gentlemen, for the continuity of the film, I'd like to reintroduce the radio."		"Sounds like Breakfast at Tiffany's." Paul and Ringo waltz together.

"Hah!...Anyone understand him?"		"I love this place, America!"

John listens to 1010 WINS.		"Sing it, baby, sing it!"

Some other crap:

"Get up, John!  John, get up!  You've got to go on soon!" "Okay, Murray!"		The Cute One.

John shilling for Coca-Cola.		Paul gets in his shill for Coke.

"You're wrecking the film here, all in the way!" George serves drinks on the train. Note the subtle ad for 7Up and Coke.		"George and John, buddies and pals!"

Sad-eyed Ringo.		George laughing.

Ringo.		"Excuse the mess, won't you?  Packing!"

Some crap from the Deleted Scenes:
Note that the film hasn't been cleaned up quite as nicely as in the documentary proper.

John cackles with glee after playing with the Maysles brothers' equipment.		Paul and Ringo in profile.

This one makes me start thinking the wrong thing...John and George give each other the eye while Ringo looks on.		John and George pose for photographers in Central Park.