Theatre Organs were invented as a sound source for the silent movie, and were equipped with many different musical,  as well as non musical sounds and effects. If the silent movie watcher saw a person on the screen knock on a door, the organist would press a button that made a sound of a door knocker. Sadly, these great voices of the movie palaces of the twenties fell silent as the talking pictures came in with their own sounds. The American Theatre Organ Society and chapters like "The Saint Louis Theatre Organ Society" work to preserve this unique, majestic and truly American art form. This Chapter routinely plays their Wurlitzer Pipe Organ installed in the lobby of the Saint Louis Fox Theatre for the theatre patrons to enjoy before the performances.

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Information on the devastation to two (2) original organ installations can be found from The Cedar Rapids Area Theatre Organ Society's web site along with news reports, links and information on how and where contributions can be made.

Ken Double, President of ATOS, has issued a letter to all ATOS members calling for support to help in the restoration efforts.

In the Saint Louis area we know the power of flooding rivers, and our prayers of support go out to the many that have been effected by this disaster. 

The Saint Louis Theatre Organ Society and

The Theatre Organ Society International

Present the Internationally Acclaimed Lew Williams

at the Lincoln Theatre Belleville for

"Music from the Big Band Era"

Updated July 2nd, 2008

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