Bob Mitchell

Born October 12, 1912, Bob Mitchell showed an acute aptitude & appreciation of music at a very early age.

In 1924, when still only 12, Bob started playing organ accompaniment to silent films, beginning a passion for silent cinema music that would last a lifetime.

At the Silent Movie Theater on Fairfax Ave the fans in attendance watch as Mitchell's life has come full circle 80 years later. He plays several nights a week before his old colleagues Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and other silent screen legends at the Silent Movie Theatre.

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[dadhiltonmps]

7/8/09

Mr. Bob Mitchell was a special person who brought great joy to many people throughout his long and illustrious career. It has been my pleasure to have known him since the late 1960's to the present. The last time that I saw him was at my Mom's home on March 20, 2009. My nephew, Christopher, and I picked him up and took him home. At the time, he was a bit shaky of foot but when he sat at the organ, he forgot about the frailties of age that time wrought and created magical music moments

T

[belen73]

He passed away today. My thoughts are with him. I was lucky to see him live once. He was an inspiration for all of us.

[muggchum]

Wonderful. Gets the essence of his work there.

[theremin137]

Bob's one of my oldest (very oldest, haha!) friends. He is an absolute joy. 97 years old and still going.

[aikaterina007]

He is so cute! I go for the movie, but also to hear Bob play. I can't help but smile throughout the show. Hooray for Buster Keaton and Bob Mitchell! What a show!

[yamcofarms]

Bob is a national treasure.

[Brandotuomikoski]

Great Sound!!!!!!!!!!!

[Organgrinder010]

This is fantastic, a very refreshing change to hear a hammond like this.