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 Montran – Lyric Theatre, Allentown, PA – 3 May 1920

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” play at the Lyric Theatre in Allentown, Pennsylvania on 3 May 1920  The cast of “Chin Chin” arrived in Allentown on May 2nd. Some of the cast, including Donna, performed at a church benefit “Sacred … Continue reading →

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Donna at Family Theatre, Mahanoy City, PA – 30 Apr 1920

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” play at the Family Theatre in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on 30 April 1920. Vaudeville By Don Taylor It is not clear where Donna and “Chin Chin” played in the days before they played in Mahanoy … Continue reading →

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“Chin-Chin” at Hippodrome, Pottsville, PA on April 26 & 27, 1920.

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Don Taylor

Donna and “Chin Chin” play at the Hippodrome in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on 24 & 25 April 1920. Donna Montran Vaudeville Chin Chin My grandmother, Donna Montran, joined the cast of the vaudeville show “Chin Chin” on October 30, 1919, and … Continue reading →

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Donna – Rajah Theatre – Reading, PA – 24 Apr 1920

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” played at the Rajah Theatre in Reading, PA, on 24 April 1920  Donna Montran Chin Chin By Don Taylor We know that April, 1920, was a grueling month for the “Chin Chin” cast. On April … Continue reading →

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Chin Chin – Regent Theatre – Muskegon, MI – 23 Feb 1920

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Don Taylor

Donna and “Chin Chin” play at the Regent Theatre in Muskegon, Michigan, on 23 February 1920. Background February 1920 was a busy month for the cast and crew of “Chin Chin.” They began the month in Minneapolis and played across … Continue reading →

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