Community Singing in the American Picture Palace
by
Esther M. Morgan-Ellis
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2018
During the 1920s, a visit to the movie theater almost always included a sing-along. Patrons joined together to render old favorites and recent hits, usually accompanied by the strains of a mighty Wurlitzer organ. The organist was responsible for choosing the repertoire and presentation style that...