The Burns was part of the Graphic Theater circuit in the early sixties. Here is a 1940 program that is currently for sale on eBay: http://tinyurl.com/23xjkr
Unless the news story is wrong, the Colony may also have been called the Liberty in silent film days. The Sunny Side Up Cafe is at 111 Main Street in Sayreville: http://tinyurl.com/26g2qj
There is a 1980 photo on this page. It would have to be 1980 as that’s the only year my Phils have ever been champions in their 125 year history: http://www.moviehouseproductions.com/
My mistake. February 1939. Thanks for picking that up.
Here is a February 1935 ad:
http://tinyurl.com/26nyfo
Here is a February 1935 ad:
http://tinyurl.com/2sh9on
Here is a January 1935 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/23sge8
Here is a January 1935 ad from the LA Times:
http://tinyurl.com/yp8p57
Perhaps function should be first-run movies as opposed to movies, no description.
Isn’t that the Masonic symbol on the front of the building? I wonder if it was a temple for the Masons at some point, hence the name.
The Burns was part of the Graphic Theater circuit in the early sixties. Here is a 1940 program that is currently for sale on eBay:
http://tinyurl.com/23xjkr
Here is a related website:
http://www.ceresfleamarket.com/
A postcard with an early view of the theater is for sale on eBay:
http://tinyurl.com/38k5r8
I figured the photo would stick around a little longer after somebody buys the card.
Here is a short article and photo from December 2007 about the resurrection of the Strand:
http://tinyurl.com/2ko46f
Unless the news story is wrong, the Colony may also have been called the Liberty in silent film days. The Sunny Side Up Cafe is at 111 Main Street in Sayreville:
http://tinyurl.com/26g2qj
Judging from the caption and this site, the theater is still in use as a performing arts center:
http://tinyurl.com/yv8bwk
Here is a December 2006 article. Does anyone know what has happened, if anything, since that time?
http://tinyurl.com/26xj93
Here is a blog dated 2/17/08 with some then and now photos:
http://tinyurl.com/2cp27n
Bid away, my friend.
Here is a November 20, 2007 article with photos and audio commentary:
http://tinyurl.com/2fpmzl
This 1955 note card with photo is currently selling on eBay for $8.00:
http://tinyurl.com/2oz64h
It looks like the theater was demolished in 2006:
http://tinyurl.com/34he2v
It’s generally accepted that we don’t add Theater after drive-in names, for example.
There is a 1980 photo on this page. It would have to be 1980 as that’s the only year my Phils have ever been champions in their 125 year history:
http://www.moviehouseproductions.com/
Usually the editors notice the changes and do the corrections at some later point. Don might want to comment as he added the theater.
Right you are:
http://tinyurl.com/2f73xc
Here is a February 1975 ad:
http://tinyurl.com/2fwwou