Wow - Yeah, back in late 60s featured Lou DuMoulin (sp?) on the organ accompanying silents on the weekends - would come on in sparkling red jacket intent on using whatever the organ had to offer (whistles, gongs, sirens, whatever) - with his head and upper body movements reflecting the dynamics of the accompaniment. The venue also featured special guests - like Bob Ralston (from The Lawrence Welk Show) and Korla Pandit. For me, as one then discovering the wonders of 8mm prints from Blackhawk Films, the experience of being part of a sizable audience enjoying these classics (especially the two-reel comedies) was life-changing. Thanks for this.
Glad it brings back fond memories. My brother Doug(R.I.P) was friends with Lou. He used to take me with him to see the shows. Later I would take my girlfriend. I remember Korla Pandit also. It was quite a show!
It is so nice to see a piece of history filmed
Wow - Yeah, back in late 60s featured Lou DuMoulin (sp?) on the organ accompanying silents on the weekends - would come on in sparkling red jacket intent on using whatever the organ had to offer (whistles, gongs, sirens, whatever) - with his head and upper body movements reflecting the dynamics of the accompaniment. The venue also featured special guests - like Bob Ralston (from The Lawrence Welk Show) and Korla Pandit. For me, as one then discovering the wonders of 8mm prints from Blackhawk Films, the experience of being part of a sizable audience enjoying these classics (especially the two-reel comedies) was life-changing. Thanks for this.
Glad it brings back fond memories. My brother Doug(R.I.P) was friends with Lou. He used to take me with him to see the shows. Later I would take my girlfriend. I remember Korla Pandit also. It was quite a show!