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 the News – Passaic & Patterson, New Jersey.

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Don Taylor

“Chin Chin” This week Newspapers.Com released two more newspapers that were of interest to my Donna Montran Vaudeville Career work. First, the Passaic Daily Herald had several articles and ads for “Chin Chin” playing at the Lyceum Theatre in Paterson, New … Continue reading →

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Chin-Chin in the News – Orpheum Theatre – York, PA

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Don Taylor

28 May 1920 – York, PA Vaudeville/Chin-Chin By Don Taylor 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 … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – “Chin Chin” plays the La Crosse Theatre, Feb. 10, 1920

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Don Taylor

This week from the La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, WI) newspapers dated February 4th through the 10th, 1920. I’ve long known that Donna and the cast of “Chin Chin” played at the Metropolitan Opera House in Minneapolis from February 1st through … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – “Chin Chin” is Well Liked… in Saskatoon

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Don Taylor

“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmothers exciting … Continue reading →

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Chin Chin – Weller Theatre – Zanesville, OH – April, 13 1920

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Don Taylor

“Chin Chin” played at the Weller Theatre in Zanesville, Ohio, on 13 April 1920 Donna Montran Vaudeville Chin-Chin The company of “Chin Chin” played at the 6th Street Theater in Coshocton, Ohio for one night, April 12, 1920. Then the show … Continue reading →

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