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Good Ol' Freda
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Good Ol' Freda

2013-09-06 · 86 min · ★ 7.1

Music · Documentary · History

The story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda tells her tales for the first time in 50 years.

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Directors
Ryan White
Production companies
Tripod Media
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 135,039

Top Cast

Freda KellyFreda KellySelf
Tony BarrowSelf
Billy HattonSelf
Ringo StarrRingo StarrSelf
John LennonJohn LennonSelf (archive footage)
Paul McCartneyPaul McCartneySelf (archive footage)
George HarrisonGeorge HarrisonSelf (archive footage)

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