Sandy Burns Explained

Sandy Burns was a comedian. He toured on the T.O.B.A. circuit.

Burns led the Sandy Burns Stock Company.^[1] He was married to fellow performer Gretchen Burns.^[2]

He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and grew up in Huntsville, Texas.^[3]

He performed with Ferdinand “Jelly-Roll” Morton.^[4] He performed with Sam “Bill” Russell.^{[3] [5]}

Quintart Miller met his future performing partner Marcus Slayter when both were part of the Burns’ stock company.^[6]

Shows

• The Hunter Hors (1919)
• Hello Sue (1921)
• Hot Rhythm (1932)^[7]

Filmography

• His Great Chance (1923)^[8]
• The Brand of Cain (1935)

Notes and References

1. Web site: The African American Theatre Directory, 1816-1960: A Comprehensive Guide to Early Black Theatre Organizations, Companies, Theatres, and Performing Groups. Bernard L.. Peterson. Lena McPhatter. Gore. June 30, 1997. Greenwood Publishing Group. Google Books.
2. Web site: The Original Blues: The Emergence of the Blues in African American Vaudeville. Lynn. Abbott. Doug. Seroff. February 27, 2017. Univ. Press of Mississippi. Google Books.
3. Book: Peterson, Bernard L.. Profiles of African American Stage Performers and Theatre People, 1816-1960. June 30, 2001. Greenwood Publishing Group. 9780313295348 . Google Books.
4. Book: The Blues Come to Texas: Paul Oliver and Mack McCormick's Unfinished Book. February 28, 2019. Texas A&M University Press. 9781623496395 . Google Books.
5. Book: Josephine Baker: The Hungry Heart. Jean-Claude. Baker. Chris. Chase. July 30, 2001. Cooper Square Press. 9781461661092 . Google Books.
6. Book: Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance. Cary D.. Wintz. Paul. Finkelman. December 6, 2012. Routledge. 9781135455361 . Google Books.
7. Book: Peterson, Bernard L.. A Century of Musicals in Black and White: An Encyclopedia of Musical Stage Works By, About, Or Involving African Americans. June 30, 1993. Greenwood Publishing Group. 9780313266577 . Google Books.
8. Book: Reed, Bill. Hot from Harlem: Twelve African American Entertainers, 1890-1960. March 8, 2010. McFarland. 9780786457267 . Google Books.