Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Bob Mitchell, longtime organist at the Silent Movie Theatre, passed away on the 4th of July at the age of 96. Chances are if you've ever been to see one of the many silver screen classics at the Theatre or at various silent film revival nights around town, you've seen Mr. Mitchell on organ or piano accompanying the films. As regular attendees of SMT/Cinefamily and just huge fans of the man who's been a cherished local icon for nearly a century, we will miss him dearly. There will be a short memorial service for Mr. Mitchell at the Silent Movie Theatre on Wednesday prior to the 8pm screening of Greta Garbo's Love.
Los Angeles loved Bob Mitchell.
Photo by Deadwrite.
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No question: Bob Ruled. I saw him perform more times than I could count.. not only was he a piece of living history (he played along to Harold Lloyd movies etc on their opening weekends back in the '20s!) He was a kind & appreciative man as well as a dedicated and clever musician.
My three brothers and my son all were part of the Bob Mitchells Boys Choir. I last saw Mr. Mitchell January 30, 2009 when he attended my mothers furneral and I could here him singing in the background. He was a wonderful, sweet and talented man. I will miss him very much.
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