Donna & Rivoli Theatre in the News

Donna Darling at Rivoli Theatre, Two Rivers, WI, Dec 7, 1924.

Donna in the News
100 Years Ago
by Don Taylor

“Donna in the News” reports 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, I learned from the Two Rivers Reporter and the Two River Chronicle (Two Rivers, WI) newspapers dated 28 November and 3 December 1924, that Donna Darling and her Bathing Beauties played at the Rivoli Theatre in Two Rivers.

The Two Rivers Chronicle of December 3^rd, 1924, reported:

“The Rivoli Theatre is giving the people of Two Rivers a special treat this week Sunday. A Vaudeville Act featuring Donna Darling supported by Murry Earle chief dancer of one of the biggest shows known and six bathing beauties from the moving picture studios will appear in person at the Rivoli. This act come highly recommended and should receive the approval of all. The act includes toe dancing, whistling, singing, talking, comedy, etc. It is an all round act and one that will send you home talking or be sorry that you missed seeing it. The regular matinee will be run at 2:15 P.M. and two evening shows 1^st show at 6:30 P.M. sharp and the 2^nd show at 8:30 P. M. A special enlarged orchestra will furnish the music and another Warner Bros. Classic of the screen will be the feature attraction in conjunction with the Bathing Beauties. Don’t fail to witness the big special attraction.”

The Two Rivers Chronicle, Wednesday, Dec 3, 1924.

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:

December 7, 1922–Two Rivers, WI – Rivoli Theatre – “Donna Darling and her Bathing Beauties” – In the News.

Endnotes

My thanks to Newspapers.com for providing access to these clippings.

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