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THE CHINESE THEATRE
WITH ORIENTAL ACROBATS AND ACTORS
White City Amusement Park, 63rd Street and South Parkway, Chicago, IL (1905)
Typical of the flowery kingdom is
the little Chinese Theater, located
just south of the Peristyle on the
west side of the "Board Walk."
This is imported direct from China
entertainments are exactly the
same as the shows given there by
their own theatrical companies.
Each member of the cast has
been brought to this country direct
from the Flowery Kingdom, and
has appeared in his native land
as an actor. The scenery has
been used in one of the theaters
in Peking, and is most beautiful,
being a good example of the
scenic work of Chinese artists.
The little-footed women who
appear in the plays presented are
some of the very few Chinese
women in this country, and
visitors to White City should not
fail to see this most interesting
and educating show.
The principal play which this
Oriental company presents is typical of their country, and is of the regulation length.
Many of these Chinese people are seeing the first view of America, coming directly to
Chicago after they landed in New York.
The company will remain at White City during the summer and will probably delight
thousands of Chicagoans with their performances.
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