Robert Mitchell (organist)
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Robert Mitchell (October 12, 1912 – July 4, 2009) was an American organist and choir director whose career spanned 85 years, from 1924 to 2009.[2][3] He was one of the last original silent film accompanists, having accompanied films from 1924 to 1928.[1] Mitchell revived the art from 1992 until his death in 2009, usually to wild acclaim.[1][4] During the 1930s, he organized the Robert Mitchell Boys Choir, who were cast in many films from the 1930s to the 1960s.[1]
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Birth name | Robert Mitchell |
Also known as | Bob Mitchell |
Born | (1912-10-12)October 12, 1912 Sierra Madre, California, United States |
Died | July 4, 2009(2009-07-04) (aged 96) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Silent Film Accompaniment |
Occupation(s) | Choral director, Silent film Accompanist, Organist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals Piano Organ |
Years active | 1924–2009[1] |
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