Majestic Theatre icon Ron West, 85, has looked into his massive library of awesome films and has come up with some of his favourites for hie Ron West Film Fest from 1-4 June. They are not the silent films the Majestic Theatre is known for this time, but some award winning classic ‘talkies’ spread over several genres. Ron owned the Majestic for 36 years and retired four years ago. The new committee headed by Cherry Bright lured him out of retirement and he is now an active member of the Majestic Theatre, a place he calls his second home. He plays for the silent movies shown every second and fourth Saturday at noon and is busy cataloguing his massive library of movies and also hundreds of pianola roles which have been donated to the theatre. Ron receives regular standing ovations for his brilliant piano accompaniment of the movies as he can play non stop for 90 minutes improvising as he goes. He recently acknowledged he played for the ‘Son of the Sheik’ movie 4,128 times.
Ron West worked with David Stratton for many years and has a vast knowledge of films. He has been involved in the film industry for 70 years. Not many people have that claim. HIs father was a projectionist so he grew up in the industry as did his three sons. He is looking forward to screening these classic films and will be available for Q&A after each film. For more information visit themajestictheatre.com.au
