Roger Mayer, Champion of Film Preservation, Dies at 89

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Roger Mayer, Champion of Film Preservation, Dies at 89

Post by silentstar5 » Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:29 pm

Roger Mayer, Champion of Film Preservation, Dies at 89.

Here is the article in The Hollywood Reporter:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/r ... ion-784295" target="_blank
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Re: Roger Mayer, Champion of Film Preservation, Dies at 89

Post by Richard P. May » Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:43 pm

I first met Roger when he was president of MetroColor Laboratory in 1984. I had the good fortune of working under his leadership through the years when he was president of Turner Entertainment, and we kept in touch ever since.
I couldn't have had a better leader and mentor. I'll miss our occasional lunches.
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Re: Roger Mayer, Champion of Film Preservation, Dies at 89

Post by DShepFilm » Wed Mar 25, 2015 11:25 pm

Roger Mayer was universally respected in Hollywood. For many years he was co-chair (with Hannah Kennedy) of the annual silent film event with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and a few years ago he used his not inconsiderable influence in helping to organize the selection of Kevin Brownlow for an honorary Academy Award. He was always warm and welcoming and a real gentleman.

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