Category Archives: 1919-20 – Chin Chin

“Chin Chin” was a musical show during the 1910s and 1920s.  Donna Montran (born Madonna Montran) joined the show in 1919 and traveled across the country with the show.

Donna in Decatur, IL, at the Lincoln Square Theatre – Oct 30, 1919

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Don Taylor

When Donna joined the “Chin Chin” company, the company had been on the road since August, 1818, sixty-five weeks.  The show had played from San Diego to San Francisco. It came to Decatur, Illinois, in October, 1919, and was the … Continue reading →

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Donna in Fort Collins, CO at the Empress Theatre – November 20, 1919

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Don Taylor

Once again, I would like to thank the wonderful folks at the History Colorado Center.  They were able to do a lookup for me that proves that the “Chin Chin” show was in Fort Collins on November 20th, 1919. So, … Continue reading →

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Donna in Boise, ID at the Pinney Theatre – Dec 4-7, 1919

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Don Taylor

Donna’s next stop with the company of Chin Chin was in Boise, Idaho on December 4th to the 7th.  The Idaho Statesman ran many agent supplied articles and advertising for the show.  Articles began in the “What Boise Theatre Managers … Continue reading →

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