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The organists were wonderful. They brought the works of two geniuses to an even higher level. We had a delightful evening, in a true movie palace!

Written on Jan 21 2009

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Darrin Forsythe

We very much enjoyed the movies and the experience at the Orpheum. It was a treat that Suzanne Lloyd was in attendance as well.

Written on Jan 19 2009

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Cinema29

Both films were hilarious but the live soundtrack made the show. The organist were phenomenal.

Written on Jan 17 2009

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The films were hilarious- NON stop laughter! It was incredible to hear the live organist - they were amazing and really made this into a special event. I also love looking at the beautiful rennovated Orpeheum theatre- that in itself is worth the trip.

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More Information About Silent Comedies at the Orpheum

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The Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society, in partnership with The Broadway Initiative of the Los Angeles Conservancy, presents an evening of silent comedies with live accompaniment by organist Bob Salisbury, former house organist at the Avalon Theatre in the Casino on Santa Catalina Island.  Experience real comedy magic in the incomparable splendor of the recently restored Orpheum Theatre with state of the art projection.  Special guest Suzanne lloyd, granddaughter of Harold Lloyd.

Harold Lloyd in The Kid Brother (1927, 84 mins.)

The most important family in Hickoryville is (naturally enough) the Hickorys, with sheriff Jim and his tough manly sons Leo and Olin. The timid youngest son, Harold, doesn't have the muscles to match up to them, so he has to use his wits to win the respect of his strong father and also the love of beautiful Mary Powers (Jobyna Ralston). Today The Kid Brother is considered by critics and fans to be one of Lloyd's best films and it was his personal favorite.

Buster Keaton in One Week (1920, 19 mins.)

The Great Stoneface, Buster Keaton, plays a hapless newlywed who is given a house as a wedding present. But the house is in the form of a build-it-yourself kit. Needless to say things don't go together according to the plans as Buster and his bride put together their home in One Week. Today this film remains a comedic tour de force with a staggering number of laughs packed into 19 minutes.

About the Ticket Supplier: Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society

Fifty years ago, on February 8, 1955, American Theatre Organ Enthusiasts was formed in the living room of Richard C. Simonton's home in Toluca Lake area of North Hollywood, California. At that meeting Richard Simonton was elected ATOE President with Judd Walton Vice-President and Paul Pease Secretary-Treasurer. Volume 1, Number 1 of “The Tibia” (which became “Theatre Organ” in 1959) was published in the Fall of 1955.The magazine appeared quarterly. Tom B'hend was the Editor and undoubtedly part of the original group.

The Simontons had a 4/36 Wurlitzer installed in their basement theatre, the Bijou. The organ was originally a Style 260 from Paramount Pictures Hollywood Studio. Mr. Simonton enlarged the Organ to 36 ranks and had his cabinetmaker build a four manual console from drawings that he personally made of the second console at Radio Music Hall in New York. The home also had a large classical organ in the living room on the main floor assembled from a Welte console and a variety of pipework. A small exposed Aeolian-Skinner Positiv division sat above the doorway into the living room.