Category Archives: 1919-20 – Chin Chin
“Chin Chin” – The Illinois Theatre, Urbana, Illinois – 31 October 1919
Vaudeville – “Chin Chin” by Don Taylor Donna joined the “Chin Chin” production on 30 October 1919 when it played the Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur, Illinois. After the show in Decatur, the cast and crew traveled the 50 miles … Continue reading
Chin-Chin in the News – 16 November 1919 – Trinidad, CO – Unknown Theatre
Vaudeville/Chin-Chin My grandmother was a vaudeville star and I am following her career, trying to learn of her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production of “Chin-Chin” “Chin-Chin” played in the US and … Continue reading
Chin Chin – Opera House – Jamestown, NY – 16 May 1920
Donna Montran Mentioned One of my favorite, little known, websites is Fulton History, also known as Old Fulton Postcards. They have nearly 50 million newspaper pages. Besides searching on their site, there is a separate website, Fultonsearch.org, which can provide … Continue reading
“Chin Chin” – Lyceum Theatre – Elmira, NY – 22 May 1920
Chin Chin – VaudevilleBy Don Taylor Chin Chin played at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY, on May 21st. The troupe then traveled the 60 miles south to Elmira, and two shows at the Lyceum Theatre. This showing had … Continue reading
“Chin Chin” – Colonial Theatre – Pittsfield, MA – 15 May 1920.
Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” play at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA, on 15 May 1920. Vaudeville Chin Chin Donna Montran “Chin Chin” played at the Bennington, Vermont, Opera House on May 13th and the Empire Theater in North … Continue reading