Donna Darling at Lyceum Theatre, New London, CT, 19-20 August 1921.
Donna in the News
103 Years Ago
by Don Taylor
“Donna in the News” reports my newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting show business career of the 1910s and 1920s.
This week from The Day (New London, CT) newspaper, dated Aug 18, 1921, I learned that Donna played at the Lyceum Theatre in New London on August 19th & 20th, 1921.
AT LYCEUM THEATRE
Five Big Vaudeville acts will close Week’s Attractions.
When the popular Lyceum theatre returns to its recognized policy of B.F. Keith superlative vaudeville Friday and Saturday, local theatre goers will witness a delightful program of five extraordinary offerings.
…. Donna Montran and Madge Major, captivating maidens will offer an unusually meritorious song cycle….
Because of those newly available online articles, I was able to add another venue for Donna’s exciting vaudeville career.
New information added to her career list:
August 19-20, 1921 – New London, CT – Lyceum Theatre – “Donna Montran & Madge Major.”
Endnotes
My thanks to Newspapers.com for providing access to this clipping.
