Figure 1.-- The Choir appeared in quite a number of films, including several important films. The first film we know of is "Blondie in Society" (1941), an early film in the long-running Blondie series. They play a Boy Ranger troop.

Robert Mitchell's mother insisted that he learn the church oprgan so he cold participate in church services. This became a career making decesion. Soon 12-year old Robert was playing the pipe organ in movie theaters. Silent films needed the musical accompaniment. Throughout the 1930s he worked at various radio stations. Then he formed the Mitchell Boy Choir. The Choir appeared in quite a number of films, including several important films. The first film we know of is "Blondie in Society" (1941), an early film in the long-running Blondie series. They play a Boy Ranger troop. The subsequentb films we know of are: "The Al Jolson Story" (1946), “Angels with Dirty Faces” with James Cagney, “The Bishop’s Wife", and "Going My Way" with Bing Crosby. The Choir also made recorded with Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra as well as other notable singers. His works with the Choir earned him various honors including a Silver Medal from Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, a Medal from the Pope, and an award the Boy Scouts of America.

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