Why we LOVE the theatre pipe organ... "Mighty Mo" at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
The one-man band. A thrilling sound that sends chills down your spine. Mighty theatre organs are some of the most versatile musical instruments. Designed to accompany the silent films of the 1920s, they can effectively play a myriad of music styles. From Gershwin to Sousa and Stravinsky to the Beatles, there's almost nothing they can't tackle. And nothing is better for accompanying Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Harold Lloyd, or the other greats of silent cinema!
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These instruments were only made, with few exceptions, in the 1920s. Since that time, enthusiasts have flatly refused to let the theatre organ leave the limelight. George Wright sold millions of "HiFi" records in the 1950s that ignited a new generation of theatre organ fans, and the American Theatre Organ Society has nourished a continued commitment towards presenting great organists on great organs, hosting educational camps and programs, and offering a unique network of individuals passionate about the many aspects of the theatre organ: musical, technical, and more!
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An Award-Winning Start to 2025...
Join us in Columbus, Georgia as we kick of our 2025 program lineup with the 1927 classic "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans" on the big screen on Saturday, January 25. The magnificent Bill Heard Theatre of RiverCenter hosts us once more, and Ken Double will provide live accompaniment to the film on "The Wave" Mighty Allen theatre organ. "Sunrise" won the Academy Award for Unique and Artistic Picture at the very first Academy Awards in 1929.
The film presentation gets underway at 7:30 pm. ATOS Atlanta members receive FREE admission and are also invited to the social and open console session prior to the screening. See this month's newsletter for additional information. Our 2025 calendar is full of great artists, exciting concerts, and memorable film presentations - check out this video for a peek at what's to come. The Plaza Theatre Announces Silent Film Series...
The Plaza Theatre - Atlanta's longest continuously operating independent movie theatre - has announced a partnership with ATOS Atlanta for a series of five silent films in 2025. The swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks stars in "The Mark of Zorro" to begin the series on Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 pm, and Ken Double will provide live accompaniment on the Mighty Allen theatre organ.
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