Prominent architectural designer, art deco expert, and all around champion of classic theatre showmanship, Joseph Musil Jr., passed away on June 29, at the age of 74. Among Mr. Musil’s many career hi lights were some of the most aw inspiring cinema designs of the modern era. If you have ever visited the El Capitan Theatre, in Hollywood, you’ve experienced the special magic Mr. Musil brought to his work.
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In celebration of Mr. Musil’s life and work, the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation will be hosting a final open house at the American Museum of Theatre Design & Studio of Theatres, on July 10th. Located in Santa Ana’s historic Santora building, the museum served as both Mr. Musil’s work studio and home to his extensive collection of cinema memorabilia. With his passing, this will be the final opportunity to see a priceless collection of cinema artifacts, design models, and Mr. Musil’s ten curtain Strand Theatre. For further information, please visit the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation site.
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