![]() He said being involved brought back some memories for him. ![]() The celebration continued with an evening showing of silent film Safety Last, accompanied by Mr Ivory on the organ. Mark Latimer, who launched the restoration, said: 'At some points I never thought we would get this far, so it’s tremendous to see it playing - it sounds fantastic. Mayor of Windermere Allan Winrow cut the ribbon at the weekend to unveil the instrument. It was used occasionally at the Rex cinema in East London until the 1970s. The organ was originally at a theatre in Ohio but was shipped to the UK in 1934 when ‘talkies’ ended the era of silent films in the USA. ![]() Scroll down for video Iconic: The only Wurlitzer organ in a working cinema was lovingly restored in a process that spanned five years Pride of place: The organ is lit up beside the screen as guests at the opening ceremony enjoyed the silent film Safety Last, accompanied by Mr Ivory on the organ A Wurlitzer organ in a working cinema in Europe has made its debut after a painstaking five-year restoration, much to the delight of cinema goers.Įnthusiasts from across the country descended on the Royalty Cinema in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, at the weekend to witness a piece of history.
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