I have a great photo of the Avalon Theatre taken in 1929 (“Say It With Songs,” Al Jolson’s first full-length talkie, was showing at the time). I will upload it when that feature is reactivated. My grandfather, Arthur Hamer, was a projectionist at the Avalon for the entire time it was open (April 27, 1928 until June 1951, according to a newspaper article about his retirement). My mom virtually grew up inside the theatre, developing her great love of movies there, and still remembers the “popcorn lady,” Mrs. Tryon.
I have a great photo of the Avalon Theatre taken in 1929 (“Say It With Songs,” Al Jolson’s first full-length talkie, was showing at the time). I will upload it when that feature is reactivated. My grandfather, Arthur Hamer, was a projectionist at the Avalon for the entire time it was open (April 27, 1928 until June 1951, according to a newspaper article about his retirement). My mom virtually grew up inside the theatre, developing her great love of movies there, and still remembers the “popcorn lady,” Mrs. Tryon.