Robert Mitchell (organist)

Robert Mitchell
Background information
Birth nameRobert Mitchell
Also known asBob Mitchell
Born(1912-10-12)October 12, 1912
Sierra Madre, California, United States
DiedJuly 4, 2009(2009-07-04) (aged 96)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresSilent Film Accompaniment
Occupation(s)Choral director, Silent film Accompanist, Organist
Instrument(s)Vocals
Piano
Organ
Years active1924–2009[1]

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]

  1. ^ a b c d James, Michael S. (August 11, 2009). "Profiles: Earning Bucks the Old Way". ABC News. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  2. ^ "The Robert Mitchell Boys Choir". The Boy Choir & Soloist directory. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ^ "Chorale Variations on 'Cloisters'". Music and texts of Gary Bachland. 2008. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  4. ^ "RIP  – Local Legend Bob Mitchell, 96". Hidden Los Angeles. Retrieved 2009-10-10.