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Donna & Sammy — Rockford, Illinois (Dec. 1926)
In December 1926, Donna Darling and Sammy Clark appeared at the Palace Theatre in Rockford, Illinois, as part of a lively year-end vaudeville program. Contemporary Register Star articles describe their “brisk revue,” combining comedy, song, and dancing, and identify Darling as “The Musical Comedy Beauty.” These notices document another confirmed Midwestern engagement late in Darling’s touring career. Continue reading
Donna Darling at the Lyric Theatre, Hamilton, Ontario (January 1926)
In January 1926, Donna Darling and her troupe appeared at Hamilton, Ontario’s Lyric Theatre as a featured vaudeville attraction. Contemporary coverage from The Hamilton Spectator documents her engagement, billing, and reception, offering a clear glimpse into her international touring career during the height of the vaudeville era. Continue reading
Donna at the Colonial Theater, Lancaster, PA, – Sept. 15-17, 1919
Newspaper ads from the Lancaster newspapers confirm that Donna appeared at the Colonial Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on September 15–17, 1919. Her act shared the bill with several touring vaudeville performers and a Pathe News comedy film. This discovery adds another verifiable stop in Donna’s 1919 performance schedule and deepens the history of her early career. Continue reading
Posted in Donna Montran, Vaudeville
Tagged David Slack & Co., Pennsylvania theatres, Lancaster New Era, Binns Park, Colonial Theatre Lancaster PA, Ed Janis & Girls, The Burglars’ Union, Donna Montrain, Donna Montran, George Mack, Donna Darling, Larry Semon, Lancaster Daily Intelligencer, Keith Circuit, Lancaster News Journal, Vaudeville 1919
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Donna at Hotel Brenton, Bass Point, Nahant, Mass. August 4, 1915.
In 1915, Donna—famously known as the “aeroplane girl”—performed at a grand carnival at Hotel Brenton in Nahant, MA. With vibrant lights, cabaret acts, and dancing, the event was directed by Thomas Rooney, whom Donna married just months later. A vivid piece of early 20th-century entertainment history. Continue reading
Posted in Donna Montran, Vaudeville
Tagged 1915, Hotel Brenton, Nahant MA, Vintage Carnival, Thomas Rooney
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Donna in the 1949 Documentary “Down Memory Lane” (?)
A newly found photo of Donna among Mack Sennett’s Bathing Beauties connects our family story to the 1949 film Down Memory Lane. Though the complete film seems lost, this image keeps a bit of her Hollywood days alive. I’m still searching for the full version — maybe it will turn up yet! Continue reading
