Ringo Starr attends the US première of The Magic Christian in Los Angeles

The Magic Christian, starring Ringo Starr and Peter Sellers, had its US première in Los Angeles on this day.

Starr and his wife Maureen Starkey attended the event, which took place at the Four Star Theater at 5112 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. Afterwards they went to a party held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The world première of The Magic Christian had taken place in London on 12 December 1969. The film’s New York première was on 11 February 1970.

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Last updated: 3 August 2021
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  1. Ben Levine Friday 12 February 2016

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